Klaus Mäkelä is the latest Finnish conductor wonder, and this appearance is his debut in Sweden. Rachmaninov’s arch-romantic second symphony is music of unbridled passion. It shows an attraction to the infernal, with no fear whatsoever for emotio
Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra has been called one of the most important orchestral works of the 20th Century, and it’s not difficult to agree. In 1940 Bartók escaped his home country Hungary and travelled through Europe to embark on the New Yor
A musical arts exhibition of ten paintings by the architect Viktor Hartmann (1834-1873) with short “promenades” between the objects. Musorgsky’s good friend Hartmann had died only 39 years old, and after an exhibition in St Petersburg, Musorgsky
Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducts Gothenburg Symphony. Recorded 15 April 2016.
“I’ve spoken Russian for all of my life, I think in Russian, the way I express myself is Russian…” Igor Stravinsky explained at the age of 80. Petrushka is t
As the Latin name indicates, Musica Vitae presents the Music of Life to its audiences. Its repertoire spans three centuries and the orchestra is known on the international stage in particular for its newly written music and exciting combinations.
As the Latin name indicates, Musica Vitae presents the Music of Life to its audiences. Its repertoire spans three centuries and the orchestra is known on the international stage in particular for its newly written music and exciting combinations.
Hannigan sing and conducts these beautiful pieces as a connected piece. Recorded 13 January 2016.
Carl Nielsen, the famous Danish composer, once was as temp music director for the Gothenburg Symphony when his friend Stenhammar needed some time off to finish some compositions. Johannes Gustavsson conducts this performance of Nielsen's sec
Mozart's first flute concerto - a shimmering rococo gem played by the Symphony's solo flautist, Anders Jonhäll.
Recorded 19 December 2015. Concert Master is Per Enoksson.
Two composers active in the same city, Vienna, but 100 years apart. So different but still part of the same tradition. In this programme, Mozart's first flute concerto - a shimmering rococo gem played by the Symphony's solo flautist, A
The Symphony's Principal Guest Conductor, Kent Nagano, spends nine weeks in Gothenburg during the 2015-2016 season. In November he conducted the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in Sibelius's powerful expression of national awakening, Finl
When the popular violinist Arabella Steinbacher last visited Gothenburg and performed Mozart's third violin concerto with the Symphony Orchestra, there were many happy smiles. Complete control, easy flow and deep musicality. Arabella Steinba
