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A Sibelius Special

The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra has a rich Sibelius tradition. Within a year of the orchestra's formation in 1902, Sibelius appeared on the program for the first time: Symphony No. 2. And the dense and iridescent Symphony No. 7, which stands as both the conclusion and pinnacle of Sibelius's chain of symphonies, was premiered in 1924 by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra with Sibelius himself as conductor. Explore the documentary Sibelius & Oramo on Konserthuset Play, as well as recordings of all the symphonies and more.

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Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Sibelius and Monnakgotla

The young Swedish violinist Johan Dalene in a new violin concerto.

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Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Interviews and portraits

Oramo & Sibelius

Sakari Oramo’s last concerts as chief conductor of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra were an in-depth journey through the musical landscape of Jean Sibelius. A finale now turned into a documentary.

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Grande Finale – Sibelius with Oramo IV

Sakari Oramo leads the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in Sibelius’ Symphonies No. 6 and 7 as well as Two pieces for cello and orchestra with Johannes Rostamo as the soloist.

Orchestra playing. From the movie.

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Grande Finale – Sibelius with Oramo III

Sakari Oramo leads the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5, the Violin Concerto and Finlandia. Lisa Batiashvili is the soloist – by many considered the foremost interpreter of the Sibelius concerto of our time.

Woman singing. Photo.

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Grande Finale – Sibelius with Oramo II

Sakari Oramo leads the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in Sibelius’ Symphonies No. 3 and 4 as well as the original and masterful Luonnotar, a piece that has become a true showpiece for the soprano Anu Komsi.

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Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Grande Finale – Sibelius with Oramo I

Sakari Oramo leads the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in Sibelius’ Symphonies No. 1 and 2. The first of four concerts that concluded Oramo’s tenure as chief conductor of the orchestra.

Man conducting. From the movie

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Sibelius Symphony No. 3

Sakari Oramo conducts the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in the third symphony by Jean Sibelius.

Happy man conducts. From the concert.

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Sibelius Symphony No. 7

A magnificent interpretation of an epic piece. In this concert video Sakari Oramo leads the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in Sibelius' seventh symphony.