From duo to septet

In the summer of 1910, Wilhelm Stenhammar composed two Romances for violin and orchestra, the first of which is soft and slightly reserved, while the other is passionately emotional. This was during the period in which Stenhammar studied counterpoint in particular to improve his practice in the art of giving each section its own life. At this concert, we will hear Stenhammar’s Romances with violinist Amus Kerstin Andersson and pianist Stefan Lindgren. 

They will then be joined by cellist Mikael Sjögren for Ludvig Norman’s Piano Trio No. 1 from 1849. The piece was composed while he was studying in Leipzig, where the young composer was drawn in to the city’s rich musical scene. Norman was a frequent concertgoer, and Leipzig’s cultural offering surely made a significant impression on the young Swede’s own work.

Four additional members of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra will take the stage for Hummel’s Septet. This piece from 1829 is occasionally called the Military Septet and it was composed in a style that was in fashion in Vienna at the time. This music is reminiscent of Beethoven and Schubert, and perhaps also of Haydn with regard to the trumpet section. Hummel was so popular at this time that the piece was released simultaneously in London, Paris and Vienna.

Konserthuset Play!
Wilhelm Stenhammar’s Symphony No. 1 is magnificent and beautiful. But Stenhammar still was not satisfied. Before conductor Andrew Manze strikes up the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, he provides a background. Listen