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The phenomenal pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is Konserthuset’s Artist-in-Residence for the 2024/25 season.
The phenomenal pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is Konserthuset's Artist-in-Residence. The Icelander is now one of the most sought-after pianists in the world, and at his solo recital in Konserthuset earlier this year, where he performed Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations, many were turned away at the door: it was sold out. Now Víkingur Ólafsson returns to Konserthuset no less than three times during the same season.
Concerts
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Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
The Icelandic pianist is this year's Artist-in-Residence and soloist in Brahms' magnificent first Piano Concerto. Chief Conductor Ryan Bancroft leads the orchestra.
Wednesday 25 September 2024 19.00
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Víkingur plays Brahms
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Víkingur plays BrahmsVíkingur Ólafsson. Photo: Nadja Sjöström
Chief Conductor Ryan Bancroft. Photo: Yanan Li
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: Nadja Sjöström
Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic OrchestraVíkingur plays Brahms
The Icelandic pianist is this year's Artist-in-Residence and soloist in Brahms' magnificent first Piano Concerto. Chief Conductor Ryan Bancroft leads the orchestra.
Wednesday 25 September 2024 19.00
Ends approximately 21.00Save in calendarThe event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.Price:
145-470 SEK50% discount for those 26 and under. 10% discount for students, pensioners and the unemployed. 15% discount for subscribers.The Main Hall currently has capacity for 1,770 people, spread across the stalls, first and second balconies and choir balcony. Each floor can be accessed by lift or the stairs. Due to the location of pillars, a number of seats have a fully or partially restricted view. These are indicated in the booking system. The hall has six wheelchair places.
The Main Hall seating plan
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Víkingur plays Brahms
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Víkingur plays BrahmsThe link has been copied https://www.konserthuset.se/en/programme/calendar/concert/2024/vikingur-plays-brahms/20240925-1900/The event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is one of the most acclaimed soloists in the classical music world. With his warm touch and passionate musicality, he attracts huge audiences. This season, he is the Artist-in-Residence at the Concert Hall.
Here, we get to meet him in Brahms's magnificent first piano concerto. He returns on two more occasions during the season, first in a recital where he plays Beethoven's last three piano sonatas, and then with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Brahms's second piano concerto. For this first visit, it's Chief Conductor Ryan Bancroft who conducts.
The concert opens with Anders Hillborg's dazzlingly elegant Sound Atlas. The glass harmonica – an instrument where fingers are rubbed on tuned glass bells – plays a significant role in the piece, contributing to the music's crystalline character. Additionally, we hear music by the Welsh pioneer Grace Williams. Her Four Illustrations for the Legend of Rhiannon is based on ancient Welsh tales.
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Book before the tickets are released!
This concert is included in our series Onsdag Stor. You can secure your place by purchasing a subscription right now – with 25 percent off the ticket price.
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The music
Approximate times -
Anders Hillborg Sound Atlas20 min
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Grace Williams Four Illustrations from the Legend of Rhiannon25 min
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Intermission25 min
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Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No. 148 min
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Participants
- Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Ryan Bancroft conductor
- Víkingur Ólafsson piano
Wednesday 25 September 2024 19.00
Ends approximately 21.00Save in calendarThe event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Víkingur plays Brahms
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Víkingur plays BrahmsPrice:
145-470 SEK50% discount for those 26 and under. 10% discount for students, pensioners and the unemployed. 15% discount for subscribers.The Main Hall currently has capacity for 1,770 people, spread across the stalls, first and second balconies and choir balcony. Each floor can be accessed by lift or the stairs. Due to the location of pillars, a number of seats have a fully or partially restricted view. These are indicated in the booking system. The hall has six wheelchair places.
The Main Hall seating plan
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Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
The Icelandic pianist is this year's Artist-in-Residence and soloist in Brahms' magnificent first Piano Concerto. Chief Conductor Ryan Bancroft leads the orchestra.
Thursday 26 September 2024 18.00
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Víkingur plays Brahms
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Víkingur plays BrahmsVíkingur Ólafsson. Photo: Nadja Sjöström
Chief Conductor Ryan Bancroft. Photo: Yanan Li
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: Nadja Sjöström
Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic OrchestraVíkingur plays Brahms
The Icelandic pianist is this year's Artist-in-Residence and soloist in Brahms' magnificent first Piano Concerto. Chief Conductor Ryan Bancroft leads the orchestra.
Thursday 26 September 2024 18.00
Ends approximately 20.00Save in calendarThe event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.Price:
145-470 SEK50% discount for those 26 and under. 10% discount for students, pensioners and the unemployed. 15% discount for subscribers.The Main Hall currently has capacity for 1,770 people, spread across the stalls, first and second balconies and choir balcony. Each floor can be accessed by lift or the stairs. Due to the location of pillars, a number of seats have a fully or partially restricted view. These are indicated in the booking system. The hall has six wheelchair places.
The Main Hall seating plan
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Víkingur plays Brahms
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Víkingur plays BrahmsThe link has been copied https://www.konserthuset.se/en/programme/calendar/concert/2024/vikingur-plays-brahms/20240926-1800/The event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is one of the most acclaimed soloists in the classical music world. With his warm touch and passionate musicality, he attracts huge audiences. This season, he is the Artist-in-Residence at the Concert Hall.
Here, we get to meet him in Brahms's magnificent first piano concerto. He returns on two more occasions during the season, first in a recital where he plays Beethoven's last three piano sonatas, and then with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Brahms's second piano concerto. For this first visit, it's Chief Conductor Ryan Bancroft who conducts.
The concert opens with Anders Hillborg's dazzlingly elegant Sound Atlas. The glass harmonica – an instrument where fingers are rubbed on tuned glass bells – plays a significant role in the piece, contributing to the music's crystalline character. Additionally, we hear music by the Welsh pioneer Grace Williams. Her Four Illustrations for the Legend of Rhiannon is based on ancient Welsh tales.
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Book before the tickets are released!
This concert is included in our series Torsdag Liten. You can secure your place by purchasing a subscription right now – with 25 percent off the ticket price.
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The music
Approximate times -
Anders Hillborg Sound Atlas20 min
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Grace Williams Four Illustrations from the Legend of Rhiannon25 min
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Intermission25 min
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Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No. 148 min
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Participants
- Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Ryan Bancroft conductor
- Víkingur Ólafsson piano
Thursday 26 September 2024 18.00
Ends approximately 20.00Save in calendarThe event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Víkingur plays Brahms
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Víkingur plays BrahmsPrice:
145-470 SEK50% discount for those 26 and under. 10% discount for students, pensioners and the unemployed. 15% discount for subscribers.The Main Hall currently has capacity for 1,770 people, spread across the stalls, first and second balconies and choir balcony. Each floor can be accessed by lift or the stairs. Due to the location of pillars, a number of seats have a fully or partially restricted view. These are indicated in the booking system. The hall has six wheelchair places.
The Main Hall seating plan
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Genre: Chamber music
The late sonatas by Beethoven featuring Konserthuset's Artist-in-Residence.
Sunday 11 May 2025 15.00
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Víkingur Ólafsson
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Víkingur ÓlafssonPhoto: Nadja Sjöström
Genre: Chamber musicVíkingur Ólafsson
The late sonatas by Beethoven featuring Konserthuset's Artist-in-Residence.
Sunday 11 May 2025 15.00
Ends approximately 17.00Save in calendarThe event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.Price:
250-435 SEK50% discount for those 26 and under. 10% discount for students, pensioners and the unemployed. 15% discount for subscribers.The Main Hall currently has capacity for 1,770 people, spread across the stalls, first and second balconies and choir balcony. Each floor can be accessed by lift or the stairs. Due to the location of pillars, a number of seats have a fully or partially restricted view. These are indicated in the booking system. The hall has six wheelchair places.
The Main Hall seating plan
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Víkingur Ólafsson
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Víkingur ÓlafssonThe link has been copied https://www.konserthuset.se/en/programme/calendar/concert/2025/vikingur-olafsson/20250511-1500/The event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is currently one of the most acclaimed and sought-after pianists in the world. The New York Times coined him ”Iceland's Glenn Gould”, and his recordings are showered with five-star reviews. This season, he is the Artist-in-Residence at Konserthuset Stockholm.
Following the success of Bach's Goldberg Variations, which he performed to a full house here at Konserthuset last season, he takes on another of classical music's great B's this season – Beethoven. At this solo recital, we hear Beethoven's late piano sonatas.
Beethoven is never predictable, and in his final sonatas, he is reflective and melancholic, ecstatically passionate, humorous, and life-affirming; the music is like a whole life story. ”Beethoven's last three sonatas are a kind of testament”, says Víkingur Ólafsson.
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Book before the tickets are released!
This concert is included in our series Piano Solo. You can secure your place by purchasing a subscription right now – with 25 percent off the ticket price.
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The music
Approximate times -
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major20 min
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Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major19 min
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Intermission25 min
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Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 32 in c minor27 min
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Participants
- Víkingur Ólafsson piano
Sunday 11 May 2025 15.00
Ends approximately 17.00Save in calendarThe event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Víkingur Ólafsson
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Víkingur ÓlafssonPrice:
250-435 SEK50% discount for those 26 and under. 10% discount for students, pensioners and the unemployed. 15% discount for subscribers.The Main Hall currently has capacity for 1,770 people, spread across the stalls, first and second balconies and choir balcony. Each floor can be accessed by lift or the stairs. Due to the location of pillars, a number of seats have a fully or partially restricted view. These are indicated in the booking system. The hall has six wheelchair places.
The Main Hall seating plan
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Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
The exceptional Víkingur Ólafsson is the soloist, and we also hear dancing music by Dukas and Richard Strauss.
Wednesday 14 May 2025 19.00
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Brahms' second piano concerto
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Brahms' second piano concertoVikingur Olafsson. Photo: Markus Jans
Stephane Deneve. Photo: Nadja Sjöström
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: Nadja Sjöström
Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic OrchestraBrahms' second piano concerto
The exceptional Víkingur Ólafsson is the soloist, and we also hear dancing music by Dukas and Richard Strauss.
Wednesday 14 May 2025 19.00
Ends approximately 21.00Save in calendarThe event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.Price:
145-470 SEK50% discount for those 26 and under. 10% discount for students, pensioners and the unemployed. 15% discount for subscribers.The Main Hall currently has capacity for 1,770 people, spread across the stalls, first and second balconies and choir balcony. Each floor can be accessed by lift or the stairs. Due to the location of pillars, a number of seats have a fully or partially restricted view. These are indicated in the booking system. The hall has six wheelchair places.
The Main Hall seating plan
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Brahms' second piano concerto
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Brahms' second piano concertoThe link has been copied https://www.konserthuset.se/en/programme/calendar/concert/2025/brahms-second-piano-concerto/20250514-1900/The event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.Icelandic Víkingur Ólafsson is currently one of the world's most acclaimed and sought-after pianists. The New York Times coined him ”Iceland's Glenn Gould”, and his recordings are showered with five-star reviews. This season, he is the Artist-in-Residence at Konserthuset Stockholm.
Following the success of Bach's Goldberg Variations, which he performed to a full house here at Konserthuset last season, he now takes on another of the classical music world's great B's – Brahms. He presents Beethoven's late piano sonatas in a solo recital a few days before this concert, and now Brahms with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.
Brahms was at the height of his fame and ironically referred to composing a "tiny piano concerto" in letters. It is, of course, quite the opposite, with music brimming with drama, passion, and sincerity. Unlike his first, Brahms's second piano concerto was a success right from its premiere.
French conductor Stéphane Denève also leads the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in American Stacy Garrop's beautiful Penelope Waits from 2013, inspired by Greek mythology, and mythological music with dance themes by Paul Dukas and Richard Strauss.
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Book before the tickets are released!
This concert is included in our series Onsdag Stor. You can secure your place by purchasing a subscription right now – with 25 percent off the ticket price.
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The music
Approximate times -
Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No. 250 min
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Intermission25 min
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Stacy Garrop Penelope Waits from Mythology Symphony6 min
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Paul Dukas Fanfare pour précéder La Péri2 min
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Paul Dukas La Péri – Poème dansé21 min
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Richard Strauss Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome10 min
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Participants
- Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Stéphane Denève conductor
- Víkingur Ólafsson piano
Wednesday 14 May 2025 19.00
Ends approximately 21.00Save in calendarThe event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Brahms' second piano concerto
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Brahms' second piano concertoPrice:
145-470 SEK50% discount for those 26 and under. 10% discount for students, pensioners and the unemployed. 15% discount for subscribers.The Main Hall currently has capacity for 1,770 people, spread across the stalls, first and second balconies and choir balcony. Each floor can be accessed by lift or the stairs. Due to the location of pillars, a number of seats have a fully or partially restricted view. These are indicated in the booking system. The hall has six wheelchair places.
The Main Hall seating plan
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Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
The exceptional Víkingur Ólafsson is the soloist, and we also hear dancing music by Dukas and Richard Strauss.
Thursday 15 May 2025 19.00
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Brahms' second piano concerto
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Brahms' second piano concertoVikingur Olafsson. Photo: Markus Jans
Stephane Deneve. Photo: Nadja Sjöström
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: Nadja Sjöström
Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic OrchestraBrahms' second piano concerto
The exceptional Víkingur Ólafsson is the soloist, and we also hear dancing music by Dukas and Richard Strauss.
Thursday 15 May 2025 19.00
Ends approximately 21.00Save in calendarThe event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.Price:
145-470 SEK50% discount for those 26 and under. 10% discount for students, pensioners and the unemployed. 15% discount for subscribers.The Main Hall currently has capacity for 1,770 people, spread across the stalls, first and second balconies and choir balcony. Each floor can be accessed by lift or the stairs. Due to the location of pillars, a number of seats have a fully or partially restricted view. These are indicated in the booking system. The hall has six wheelchair places.
The Main Hall seating plan
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Brahms' second piano concerto
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Brahms' second piano concertoThe link has been copied https://www.konserthuset.se/en/programme/calendar/concert/2025/brahms-second-piano-concerto/20250515-1900/The event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.Icelandic Víkingur Ólafsson is currently one of the world's most acclaimed and sought-after pianists. The New York Times coined him ”Iceland's Glenn Gould”, and his recordings are showered with five-star reviews. This season, he is the Artist-in-Residence at Konserthuset Stockholm.
Following the success of Bach's Goldberg Variations, which he performed to a full house here at Konserthuset last season, he now takes on another of the classical music world's great B's – Brahms. He presents Beethoven's late piano sonatas in a solo recital a few days before this concert, and now Brahms with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.
Brahms was at the height of his fame and ironically referred to composing a "tiny piano concerto" in letters. It is, of course, quite the opposite, with music brimming with drama, passion, and sincerity. Unlike his first, Brahms's second piano concerto was a success right from its premiere.
French conductor Stéphane Denève also leads the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in American Stacy Garrop's beautiful Penelope Waits from 2013, inspired by Greek mythology, and mythological music with dance themes by Paul Dukas and Richard Strauss.
***
Book before the tickets are released!
This concert is included in our series Torsdag Mellan. You can secure your place by purchasing a subscription right now – with 25 percent off the ticket price.
Read more about Torsdag Mellan
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The music
Approximate times -
Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No. 250 min
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Intermission25 min
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Stacy Garrop Penelope Waits from Mythology Symphony6 min
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Paul Dukas Fanfare pour précéder La Péri2 min
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Paul Dukas La Péri – Poème dansé21 min
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Richard Strauss Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome10 min
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Participants
- Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Stéphane Denève conductor
- Víkingur Ólafsson piano
Thursday 15 May 2025 19.00
Ends approximately 21.00Save in calendarThe event has been downloaded Open the file saved on your device to add it to your digital calendar.
Tickets go on sale 22 August 11.00 to Brahms' second piano concerto
Presale for subscribers from 20 August 11.00 to Brahms' second piano concertoPrice:
145-470 SEK50% discount for those 26 and under. 10% discount for students, pensioners and the unemployed. 15% discount for subscribers.The Main Hall currently has capacity for 1,770 people, spread across the stalls, first and second balconies and choir balcony. Each floor can be accessed by lift or the stairs. Due to the location of pillars, a number of seats have a fully or partially restricted view. These are indicated in the booking system. The hall has six wheelchair places.
The Main Hall seating plan
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