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Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Bolero

French music, French atmospheres and a Spanish dance for orchestra.

Not only is this programme infused with France and French music – Swedish conductor Anton Holmer also has a link to the French music scene: since 2021, he has been assistant conductor with the Orchestre National de Lyon. He debuted with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra at a summer concert in 2022 and was promptly invited to return. 

Debussy’s sensual depiction of the awakening of a faun is inscribed for eternity in music history. This music is inspired by a poem by Mallarmé, and a similarly mystical, dreamy mood unfurls in Henri Dutilleux’ masterful Cello Concerto from 1970, inspired by a poem by Baudelaire. The title refers to a distant, lost world: Tout un monde lointain. Multi-award winning French cellist Victor Julien-Laferrière debuts with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.

Swedish Valborg Aulin (1860−1928) studied in Paris, and in four movements – or scenes – depicts atmospheres and events in the French capital. Tableaux Parisiens was her sole orchestral work, but it was never performed in her lifetime.

Bolero is Ravel’s best-known work; it was originally music for ballet but is more often performed as a concert piece. Bolero is a Spanish dance in triple metre. The music consists of a recurring melody and has the same rhythm throughout – but what incredible orchestration, and what a structure! Bolero was an immediate success – much to the composer’s surprise.

  • The music

  • Claude Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
  • Henri Dutilleux Cello Concerto "Tout un monde lointain..."
  • Intermission
  • Valborg Aulin Tableaux Parisiens – Suite for Orchestra
  • Maurice Ravel Bolero

  • Participants

  • Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Anton Holmer conductor
  • Victor Julien-Laferrière cello

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Thursday 4 April 2024 18.00

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Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Bolero

French music, French atmospheres and a Spanish dance for orchestra.

Livestream

Watch the concert live, completely free and without login.

Thursday 4 April 2024 18.00


Ends approximately 20.00
Save in calendar

Play premiere

Watch completely free and without login.

Sunday 5 May 2024 19.00

Save in calendar

Not only is this programme infused with France and French music – Swedish conductor Anton Holmer also has a link to the French music scene: since 2021, he has been assistant conductor with the Orchestre National de Lyon. He debuted with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra at a summer concert in 2022 and was promptly invited to return. 

Debussy’s sensual depiction of the awakening of a faun is inscribed for eternity in music history. This music is inspired by a poem by Mallarmé, and a similarly mystical, dreamy mood unfurls in Henri Dutilleux’ masterful Cello Concerto from 1970, inspired by a poem by Baudelaire. The title refers to a distant, lost world: Tout un monde lointain. Multi-award winning French cellist Victor Julien-Laferrière debuts with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.

Swedish Valborg Aulin (1860−1928) studied in Paris, and in four movements – or scenes – depicts atmospheres and events in the French capital. Tableaux Parisiens was her sole orchestral work, but it was never performed in her lifetime.

Bolero is Ravel’s best-known work; it was originally music for ballet but is more often performed as a concert piece. Bolero is a Spanish dance in triple metre. The music consists of a recurring melody and has the same rhythm throughout – but what incredible orchestration, and what a structure! Bolero was an immediate success – much to the composer’s surprise.

  • The music

  • Claude Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
  • Henri Dutilleux Cello Concerto "Tout un monde lointain..."
  • Intermission
  • Valborg Aulin Tableaux Parisiens – Suite for Orchestra
  • Maurice Ravel Bolero

  • Participants

  • Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Anton Holmer conductor
  • Victor Julien-Laferrière cello

Watch in our app

The Konserthuset Play app makes it easier to experience music on your phone or tablet – or on a big screen! Read more

FAQ about Konserthuset Play

Our tips for how to best take advantage of our selection and how you watch our livestreams. To FAQ

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