Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Beethoven and Nielsen

Overture to a tragic drama and a symphony about the four temperaments of man when Alan Gilbert leads the orchestra.

Beethoven's overture to Heinrich Joseph von Collin's tragic drama about the Roman general Coriolanus is grandiose and dramatic, yet also enchantingly beautiful. It is written in the key of C minor, which Beethoven often used in his most intense and heroic works.

With Nielsen, humour is often present. This is particularly true for his second symphony, which was inspired by a visit to a village inn. On the wall hung a painting that ironically depicted the four temperaments of humans – the choleric, the phlegmatic, the melancholic, and the sanguine – which Nielsen portrays with good humour, a touch of drama, and palpable warmth in his second symphony, also known as the "Four Temperaments".

The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Alan Gilbert, the orchestra's former chief conductor (2000–2008) and since then its Conductor Laureate. He has served as the music director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and is currently the chief conductor of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in Hamburg and the music director of the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm.

Overture to a tragic drama and a symphony about the four temperaments of man when Alan Gilbert leads the orchestra.

Wednesday 20 November 2024 18.00

Ends approximately 19.00

Price:

130-385 SEK

Beethoven's overture to Heinrich Joseph von Collin's tragic drama about the Roman general Coriolanus is grandiose and dramatic, yet also enchantingly beautiful. It is written in the key of C minor, which Beethoven often used in his most intense and heroic works.

With Nielsen, humour is often present. This is particularly true for his second symphony, which was inspired by a visit to a village inn. On the wall hung a painting that ironically depicted the four temperaments of humans – the choleric, the phlegmatic, the melancholic, and the sanguine – which Nielsen portrays with good humour, a touch of drama, and palpable warmth in his second symphony, also known as the "Four Temperaments".

The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Alan Gilbert, the orchestra's former chief conductor (2000–2008) and since then its Conductor Laureate. He has served as the music director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and is currently the chief conductor of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in Hamburg and the music director of the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm.

  • The music

    Approximate times
  • Ludwig van Beethoven Coriolan Overture
    8 min
  • Carl Nielsen Symphony No. 2 "The Four Temperaments"
    30 min
  • Participants

  • Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Alan Gilbert conductor

Wednesday 20 November 2024 18.00

Ends approximately 19.00

Price:

130-385 SEK


American Alan Gilbert was Chief Conductor of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in 2000–08. He is now the orchestra's Conductor Laureate and a frequent guest.

Useful information for your visit.

Carl Nielsen saw a picture at a restaurant which comically depicted the four human temperaments. He portrayed what he saw in his Second Symphony – a piece of music loaded with humour, drama and Danish geniality.

Choose from several classical Swedish dishes, soups, and wraps. Pre-order your meal, up to 48 hours before the start of the concert.