Santtu-Matias Rouvali står i profil med en dirigentpinne. Mörkt klädd mot ljusare, brungul bakgrund. Santtu-Matias Rouvali står i profil med en dirigentpinne. Mörkt klädd mot ljusare, brungul bakgrund.

Göteborgs Konserthus A path to peace – Beethoven 9

Feel the power of community with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; Santtu-Matias Rouvali, conductor; Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble; Gothenburg Symphony Choir; Per Ivarsson, trumpet; and vocal soloists.

Concert length: 2 h 15 min incl. intermission Scene: Stora salen
390-550 SEK Student 195-275 SEK Young up to 29 195-275 SEK

At the world premiere of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 for large orchestra, choir and soloists, the soloists had to turn Beethoven, who was deaf by that point, towards the audience to receive the applause. The symphony was an enormous success. Beethoven had composed a work for the future; for freedom, peace and solidarity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of history’s most magnificent choral works, with the famous song Ode to Joy (An die Freude), a symbol of brotherhood throughout the ages celebrating 200 years in 2024. 

Toru Takemitsu was a master of atmosphere who gladly took inspiration from nature, jazz, pop music and the avant-garde. The piece Paths was written as a tribute to Lutoslawski, once composed for the internationally renowned Swedish trumpet player Håkan Hardenberger. Tonight the Symphony Orchestra’s solo trumpet player Per Ivarsson takes on the work. 

Together with Einojuhani Rautavaara’s moving Requiem from 1953, the evening carves out a path towards peace and embraces the power of community. Reader is well known actor Mirja Burlin. 

Mezzo Jenny Carlstedt is replaced by Martina Dike. 

Göteborgs Symfoniska Kör sjunger samtidigt som orkestern spelar.

Gothenburg’s Lucia at Götaplatsen

It may take a little extra time to get to the Concert Hall before the concert on 13 December. Gothenburg’s Lucia is singing at Götaplatsen at 17.30-18.00 and the 150 singers from Hvitfeldtska gymnasium make their way up the Avenue in a Lucia vehicle parade starting at 17.00.

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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


Thursday 12 December 2024: The event ends at approx. 21.45
Friday 13 December 2024: The event ends at approx. 20.15
Saturday 14 December 2024: The event ends at approx. 17.15

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