Göteborgs Konserthus MOZART’S CELEBRATION OF THE BASSOON

Event has already taken place. Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Christoph Eschenbach, conductor, Ole Kristian Dahl, bassoon

Concert length: 2 h incl. intermission Scene: Stora salen
330-490 SEK Student 165-245 SEK

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Mozart probably had no idea that the bassoon concerto he wrote at the age of 18 would be the most played in the world for centuries to come.

It’s a little rococo diamond where the instrument both sings and proudly shows off its pretty plumage. Here performed by the Gothenburg Symphony’s very own bassoon soloist Ole Kristian Dahl.

To Shostakovich, the orchestra was a fantastic instrument that could express everything from the most tender poetry to ancient powers that move mountains. And that’s what the eighth symphony seems to do in its heart-wrenching melancholy and violent charges in a tragic reflection of the darkness of the Second World War.

Everything is held together by the skilful leadership of Christoph Eschenbach, new principal guest conductor of the orchestra.

Concert Introduction

Free introduction with musicians from the orchestra in the Stora Salen Hall one hour before the start of the concert.

Programme

Mozart Bassoon Concerto 18 min

Intermission 25 min

Shostakovich Symphony No 8 1 h 2 min

Participants


Christoph Eschenbach conductor

Ole Kristian Dahl bassoon

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