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Göteborgs Konserthus Barber Cello Conserto
The American twentieth century meets Russian late-Romanticism in a rich and emotional programme with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Hear Barber’s heartfelt Cello Concerto with Chinese cellist Li-Wei Qin, now in Sweden for the first time.
Concert length: 2 h incl. intermission
Stage: Great Hall
405-565 SEK
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Ticket release 2026-08-27 11.00
Wednesday 12 May 2027 19.00
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Ticket release 2026-08-27 11.00
Thursday 13 May 2027 19.00
This is Chinese-Australian Qin’s first performance in Sweden. The music ranges from Samuel Barber’s emotional Cello Concerto to Sergei Rachmaninoff’s lyrically expansive Symphony No. 2, all under the baton of conductor Holly Hyun Choe in a welcome return.
Samuel Barber’s Cello Concerto from 1945 is an expressive work, characterised by powerful melodies and dramatic contrasts. The soloist offers virtuosic intensity in the outer movements, and lyrical introspection in the dreamy second movement. It is no wonder that this is among the most beloved cello concertos. Cellist Li-Wei Qin was born in Shanghai and has a rich career behind him, in which he has performed with all of the major orchestras.
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor is one of Rachmaninoff’s most beloved and popular works, composed between 1906–1907 after a period of depression. It is known for its grand, romantic expressiveness, especially in the famous third adagio movement, as well as the triumphant finale.
Holly Hyun Choe, who leads the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, lets the Gothenburg Symphony’s entire register find expression in this late-Romantic work.
Come closer
Have a seat in the Great Hall an hour before the concert and let the introduction open the door to the stories behind the works, facts about the composers and personal reflections. The introduction is included in your ticket, lasts about 30 minutes and has free seating in the hall.
Programme
Wednesday 12 May 2027: The event ends at approx. 21.00
Thursday 13 May 2027: The event ends at approx. 21.00
Participants
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Art with music in focus
Many of the works of art in Gothenburg Concert Hall are connected to music or have a relationship with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Here you will find everything from portraits of composers such as Grieg and Sibelius to one of Sweden's largest tapestries, with design by Sven X-et Erixson.
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