Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Philharmonic Day – Second concert with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Nordic orchestral painting and whirling dance.

The wonderful “ocean depiction” Bränningar by one of the major female composer pioneers, Helena Munktell (1852–1919), is a piece of music that has been rediscovered in recent years – and has become one of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra’s true masterpieces. Bränningar had its world premiere in Monte Carlo in 1898.

In addition, Sibelius’ Karelia Suite is music like a painting – in this case, a portrayal of scenes from Finnish and Karelian history. The piece Alla Marcia in particular, which we will hear here, was thought to portray a siege, but don’t we hear instead the bright and gentle footsteps of summer? Truly quick and masterful steps will follow in Alfvén’s Shepherd Girl’s Dance – a piece which the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra has often performed as an encore number on tours all over the world!

For anyone who wants to: sit with and experience a concert from “inside” the orchestra. Gathering on a first come, first served basis beginning 13.15, stalls, right side. Space is limited. From 10 years.

Nordic orchestral painting and whirling dance.

Saturday 26 January 2019 13.30

Ends approximately 14.00

The wonderful “ocean depiction” Bränningar by one of the major female composer pioneers, Helena Munktell (1852–1919), is a piece of music that has been rediscovered in recent years – and has become one of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra’s true masterpieces. Bränningar had its world premiere in Monte Carlo in 1898.

In addition, Sibelius’ Karelia Suite is music like a painting – in this case, a portrayal of scenes from Finnish and Karelian history. The piece Alla Marcia in particular, which we will hear here, was thought to portray a siege, but don’t we hear instead the bright and gentle footsteps of summer? Truly quick and masterful steps will follow in Alfvén’s Shepherd Girl’s Dance – a piece which the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra has often performed as an encore number on tours all over the world!

For anyone who wants to: sit with and experience a concert from “inside” the orchestra. Gathering on a first come, first served basis beginning 13.15, stalls, right side. Space is limited. From 10 years.

  • The music

    Approximate times
  • Helena Munktell Breaking Waves
    11 min
  • Jean Sibelius March from Karelia Suite
    5 min
  • Hugo Alfvén The Herd Maiden’s Dance from The Mountain King Suite
    5 min
  • Participants

  • Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Emil Eliasson conductor
  • Stefan Forsberg host

Saturday 26 January 2019 13.30

Ends approximately 14.00