This Is What I Mean

During a concert evening in May 2024, a unique meeting occurred when tradition and present merged as Swedish hip-hop elite joined the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy all the highlights from the evening!

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Forever Fauré

“There is nothing like Fauré’s music”

The musicians Clara Garde, Manon Briau, Paula Gustafsson and Juan Zurutuza from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra open up about their thoughts about Fauré and his compositions.

Fauré: Après un rêve

This is one of Fauré's most famous melodies, beautifully performed by the Gothenburg Symphony's solo cellist Claes Gunnarsson.

Fauré: Vocalise-étude

This piece was written by Fauré while he was director of the Paris Conservatoire. It was published together with works by other composers, following an initiative by the singing teacher at the school.

Fauré: Piano Quartet nr 1, “Adagio”

Enjoy this slow and melancholic Adagio performed by Clara Garde, Manon Briau, Paula Gustafsson and Juan Zurutuza.

This Is What I Mean

This Is What I Mean: Dani M

A unique meeting occurred when tradition and present merged as Swedish hip-hop elite joined the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Here you see the performance of the rapper Dani M.

This Is What I Mean: Imenella

A unique meeting occurred when tradition and present merged as Swedish hip-hop elite joined the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Here you see the performance of the rapper and dancer Imenella.

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This Is What I Mean: Dani M

A unique meeting occurred when tradition and present merged as Swedish hip-hop elite joined the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Here you see the performance of the rapper Dani M.

This Is What I Mean: Imenella

A unique meeting occurred when tradition and present merged as Swedish hip-hop elite joined the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Here you see the performance of the rapper and dancer Imenella.

“There is nothing like Fauré’s music”

The musicians Clara Garde, Manon Briau, Paula Gustafsson and Juan Zurutuza from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra open up about their thoughts about Fauré and his compositions.

Fauré: Après un rêve

This is one of Fauré's most famous melodies, beautifully performed by the Gothenburg Symphony's solo cellist Claes Gunnarsson.

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Interviews & features

“There is nothing like Fauré’s music”

The musicians Clara Garde, Manon Briau, Paula Gustafsson and Juan Zurutuza from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra open up about their thoughts about Fauré and his compositions.

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