The wild cards are for those who love to be surprised. Here you’ll find world premieres, soloists appearing with us for the very first time, and rarely performed works. Concerts that spark curiosity, challenge expectations, and offer something entirely new to experience in the Concert Hall.
Anna Lapwood plays Max Richter
Hear phenomenal organist Anna Lapwood with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. We move from divine mysteries to cosmic melodies and the world of film in music by Richter, Zimmer, Arakelyan and Saint-Saëns.
The Gothenburg Sound
From underground to world-class orchestral sound. The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra takes on the death metal that has put Gothenburg on the rock map forever. Hear iconic songs from At The Gates, Dark Tranquillity and In Flames in a symphonic take.
Winter Organ with Johannes Landgren
A concert in the spirit of winter and Christmas, where the organ shines in all its richness - from Bach’s dramatic masterpieces to Christmas songs, improvisation and newly composed music. Versatile organist Johannes Landgren is joined by a trio on vocals, sax and percussion.
Electric guitar through fire & water
A world premiere by composer Ming Tsao that gives off sparks! The electric guitar is in focus, backed by the entire Gothenburg Symphony. Conductor Brad Lubman also hands us Stravinsky’s famous suite from The Firebird and music from Star Wars.
Shimmering Horn Concerto by Helen Grime
High intensity and cinematic tones prevail as Alec Frank-Gemmill plays a fresh horn concerto by Helen Grime, together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Korngold’s symphony is gentle and moving under the baton of Eun Sun Kim.
Ice cold with Terje Isungset Ice Quartet
What happens when music literally melts? Terje Isungset and his Ice Quartet play instruments sculpted from naturally frozen ice from Norwegian lakes. Experience sounds and tones that only exist here and now.
Organ Concert: Anna von Hausswolff in Depth
Internationally acclaimed Anna von Hausswolff takes over the Concert Hall’s large organ in a unique solo programme. Hear works from the theatre and stage for organ, woodwinds and electronic instruments, all with von Hausswolff’s distinctive sense of atmosphere.
Spring Concert with Heyward & Hardenberger
Hear light conquer darkness as world-renowned trumpet player Håkan Hardenberger returns to perform with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He is accompanied by Jonathon Heyward, rising star from Baltimore, who leads the orchestra in Shostakovich’s gripping Symphony No. 7.
Sibelius Symphony No. 2 with Sallinen
Conductor Kristian Sallinen returns with an evening of Finnish music. We are taken on an adventure with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Iveta Apkalna on organ, arriving safe at Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2.
Mahler Symphony No. 5
Follow along to a world of imagination and a tapestry of strings. We hear Debussy’s remarkable Prelude and a new lullaby, before getting ready for Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Conducted by Pierre Bleuse.