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Göteborgs Konserthus Dvorák’s New World Symphony

Event has already taken place. Wide-open horizons with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; Emilia Hoving, conductor; Juan Zurutuza, piano; and Amalie Stalheim, cello.

Concert length: 2 h incl. intermission Scene: Stora salen
390-550 SEK Student 195-275 SEK Young up to 29 195-275 SEK

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Inspired by spirituals and Native American music, Dvořák wrote his celebrated Symphony No. 9 in the US. Amalie Stalheim also presents the acrobatic cello concerto by Hillborg, and has made it her own. The highly in-demand Emilia Hoving leads the orchestra. 

Dirigent Emilia Hoving.

A fascination with folk music and a high salary were the deciding factors when the adventurous Dvořák moved his family to New York in 1892. He had been hired by the National Conservatory of Music of America, a new school of composition for American music. When Dvořák composed his New World Symphony in 1893, the inspiration came from spirituals and the music of Native Americans. The rolling plains of Iowa, which Dvořák visited, and the Bohemian mountains back home can be sensed in the Largo movement’s English horn solo. Its epic mood has made this symphony one of the world’s most beloved.  

In Anders Hillborg’s cello concerto, the full range of the cello blossoms – from the highest harmonics to the hauntingly dark bass end. Award-winning Amalie Stalheim is one of the Nordic region’s most prominent cellists, acclaimed for her unique expressiveness. 

To begin, we hear British Gerald Finzi’s little gem Eclogue, a conversation between shepherds in a bygone era. Finzi reworked an unfinished piano concerto into this truly pastoral piece. Performing the solo is the Symphony Orchestra’s pianist Juan Zurutuza. 

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Get to know the music.

Get to know composer Anders Hillborg.

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! You will get the stories behind the music, knowledge of the composers and own reflections about the classical pieces. The introduction last for about 30 minutes, it is free and free seating in the hall. Welcome! 

Programme



Intermission 25 min


Wednesday 4 December 2024: The event ends at approx. 21.30

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