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Welcome the orchestra’s many colours and irresistible melodies in this 19th-century journey with conductor Thomas Dausgaard and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. We hear symphonies by Robert Schumann and Johan Svendsen.
Conductor Thomas Dausgaard takes us on a 19h-century journey through two original symphonies: Robert Schumann’s Second Symphony, and Johan Svendsen’s Second Symphony, for a concert that contains the orchestra’s many colours and irresistible melodies.
Robert Schumann’s Second Symphony has a note of hope. Love glimmers in the finale in the sound of a singing oboe, dedicated to his wife Clara. But it is not difficult to detect the depth of his pain, especially in the melancholy adagio movement. The composer battled his profession and his illness, and his Second Symphony took an entire year to complete.
Johan Svendsen was Norway’s answer to Schumann, but had a richer and longer life. His Second Symphony is full of colour and irresistible melodies that are captivating the entire time. Svendsen’s Second Symphony is his most prominent work. The symphony has been part of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s repertoire for a long time, with its first performance already in 1907.
Thomas Dausgaard is a Danish conductor who has been active in Seattle and with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. He is now Honorary Guest Conductor of the Copenhagen Phil.
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!
Here you will find all the necessary information that you need to know about before your magical visit in the Concert Hall.
Larger bags are not allowed at our venue, and we do not offer storage for them. Please remember to inform the people you’ve purchased tickets for. Allowed bag size: L21 cm x H30 cm x D10 cm.
Invite yourself or someone you like to an experience for all the senses. Welcome to visit the Concert Hall's restaurant or one of our foyer bars.