Göteborgs Konserthus Dazzling French Elegance

In this concert, refined orchestral sounds, delicate colour shifts and the dazzling French elegance of Debussy and Fauré are contrasted with Oliver Knussen’s multifaceted Horn Concerto. The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s own Alec Frank-Gemmill appears as a soloist.

Throughout his life, Debussy returned to his Three Nocturnes: Nuages (Clouds), Fêtes (Festivals) and Sirènes (Sirens). This is music that flows with sonorous imagination and melodic richness. Usually only Nuages and Fêtes are performed, but now we also get to hear the eloquent Sirènes, where the orchestra is transformed into an ocean of sound from which the mysterious sirens arise with their song.

We also get to experience the choral-orchestral setting of Gabriel Fauré’s incredibly beautiful Requiem. A musical representation of death as a source of hope for loving peace and release.

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Get to know the classic works.

 

Introduction to the concert

Take a seat in the Great Hall one hour before the concert begins and learn more about the music you will soon experience! A musician from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra gives you the stories behind the music, knowledge of the composers and own reflections on what it is like to play the classical pieces. The introduction last for about 30 minutes, it is free and free seating in the hall. Warm welcome!