Göteborgs Konserthus Mahler 4 with Tabita Berglund

Mahler’s symphonies are not for the faint of heart. But we know you have the courage. Popular conductor Tabita Berglund also presents romantic songs by Ludvig Irgens-Jensen, who brings a sense of spring with Ida Falk Winland.

Experience the masterful Gustav Mahler at his brightest and most lyrical. His Symphony No. 4 portrays the heavenly fantasy of living harmoniously together. The highlight is the last movement, with the soprano solo: “We revel in heavenly pleasures.” It was very much thanks to Symphony No. 4 that Mahler regained his popularity in Europe after World War II. In Gothenburg, the symphony was first performed in 1917 at the Concert Hall on Heden, conducted by Wilhelm Stenhammar.

The 35-year-old emerging Norwegian star Tabita Berglund took the audience by storm when she conducted Sibelius with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in 2024. She leads orchestras worldwide and now makes a welcome return, bringing with her romantic songs by fellow Norwegian Ludvig Irgens-Jensen. A sense of spring awaits when his popular songs about a Japanese spring blossom in the room, evoking dreams of cherry trees with soprano Ida Falk Winland. She is well known for the Gothenburg audience and a recent guest at the Hillborg Concert in November 2024.

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!