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Classical Curiosity: Out in The Open
6 Feb 18.00

Vivaldi painted nature in tones - today the vulnerability of nature is in focus. Camilla Lundberg compares attempts to turn nature into sounding music in this lecture on classical music. Coffee and sandwich are included.

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Classical Curiosity: When Women Ruled Europe
19 Mar 18.00

Meet the empresses with power, means and opportunity in this lecture on classical music with Magdalena Fronczak. Coffee and sandwich are included in the price. (The lecture has been moved from 12 March to 19 March.)

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Classical Curiosity: The Percussion Workshop
23 Apr 18.00

Meet the musician with the orchestra's biggest toolbox – the percussionist. A noisy lecture on classical music with Johannes Gustavsson conductor, and percussionists from the Gothenburg Symphony. Coffee and sandwich are included in the price.

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Guided tour
18 Sep, 1, 22 Oct, 27 Nov, 3 Dec

Join us behind the scenes on a guided tour of Gothenburg's Concert Hall and stop in the restaurant for lunch.

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What does the conductor do?
29 Oct 18.00

This evening we find out the significance of the conductor. How do you beat 7/8 time? What is beautiful music? Learn more about classical music in the Classical Curiosity lecture series.

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In the shadow of Nielsen
18 Feb 18.00

Nancy Dalberg composed her own music and refined Carl Nielsen’s compositions. This Tuesday, we focus on creative women who worked beside major names. Learn more about classical music in the Classical Curiosity lecture series.

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Visions of Wagner
22 Apr 18.00

What does composer Richard Wagner have to do with death and destruction? Camilla Lundberg talks about the opera master who has gone down in music history. Learn more about classical music in the Classical Curiosity lecture series.

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The Orchestra Lineup
20 May 18.00

Just like in a football team. Everyone has different roles in an orchestra. But who decides what? And how to get 100 people to hit the target? Learn more about classical music in the Classical Curiosity lecture series.

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Classical Curiosity: Lyrics & Music
2 Sep 18.00

How do words become notes? At this evening’s lecture, we learn about the art of combining music and lyrics, and giving sound to poetry. Conductor Johannes Gustavsson and a guest bring us closer to the wonderful world of classical music.

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Classical Curiosity: Passion for Piano
7 Oct 18.00

Join us as the incredible piano duo Erik Risberg and Bengt Forsberg discuss familiar and unfamiliar works from the piano repertoire. The concert will feature piano four hands and delights from music history.

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Culture Evening: When Gut Punches Becomes Art
22 Oct 19.00

Organizer: Göteborgs-Posten & the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra | Get a firm grip on Gothenburg’s cultural scene! The opening night’s theme is confessional culture and features actor Charlotta Björck together with author Kristina Sandberg. The discussion is moderated by Johan Hilton, author and Culture Editor at Göteborgs-Posten.

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SREBRENICA: 30 YEARS AFTER
23 Oct 19.00

Organizer: NBV Väst | We honor the Bosnian experience of war, genocide, and cultural erasure, while celebrating the living culture that has endured and continues to flourish.

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Culture Evening: Work Your Own Patch
18 Nov 19.00

Organizer: Göteborgs-Posten & the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra | Get a firm grip on Gothenburg’s cultural scene! This evening’s conversation explores the idea of cultivating your own garden. Guests are Lydia Sandgren, author and psychologist, and Karl Sundström, singer in Terra. The discussion is led by Johan Hilton, Head of Culture at Göteborgs-Posten.

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Classical Curiosity: Focus on Violin
2 Dec 18.00

Our lecturer Camilla Lundberg and Per Enoksson talk about the wonderful world of the violin. Learn all there is to know about horsehair, bridges and staccato. We will take a closer look at the craftsmanship of bowed string instruments and become acquainted with legendary violin concertos.

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Classical Curiosity: Scores in Depth
3 Feb 18.00

How do you keep track of everything in a score? At this evening’s classical music lecture, conductor Johannes Gustavsson reveals the hard work that goes in before a concert, and familiarises us with a Swedish classic: Lars-Erik Larsson’s God in Disguise.

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Culture Night: The path of parents
25 Feb 19.00

What makes the relationship between father and son so difficult? Can a mother and daughter be each other's best friends? Björn Wiman and Anna Mannheimer talk about legacy and identity. The conversation is led by Johan Hilton, head of culture at GP.

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Classical Curiosity: Queen of the Instruments
17 Mar 18.00

Our classical lecture series brings us to the world’s biggest instrument: the organ. Hans Davidsson goes in depth on the magic of the bellows and the construction of the concert hall’s large organ.

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