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Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

The Eroica Symphony

Latvian Aivis Greters leads the orchestra in Beethoven’s symphonic milestone.

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, nicknamed “Eroica” – Heroic – is a large, fascinating listening adventure. The surprises come one after the next: Beethoven developed the opening theme in a way that had never been done before.  

The symphony was originally composed in honour of Napoleon Bonaparte, but when Napoleon declared himself emperor, Beethoven is said to have proclaimed: “Now he will also trample all human rights underfoot and only promote his own interests; he will put himself before others and be a tyrant!”

Beethoven was a friend of France and his antipathy for Napoleon evidently lessened later on. In a biography on the French emperor, Beethoven said, “Before, I couldn’t stand him. I now have a completely different perception.”

The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is led by Latvian Aivis Greters, who is assistant conductor at GöteborgsOperan and Orchestre de Paris. The concert opens with Unsuk Chin’s subito con forza – a brief and colourful celebration of  Beethoven, written for the Beethoven year 2020. South Korean Unsuk Chin was at the centre of Konserthuset’s international Composer Festival in 2013. 

Latvian Aivis Greters leads the orchestra in Beethoven’s symphonic milestone.

Wednesday 27 March 2024 18.00

Ends approximately 19.00

Price:

130-370 SEK

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, nicknamed “Eroica” – Heroic – is a large, fascinating listening adventure. The surprises come one after the next: Beethoven developed the opening theme in a way that had never been done before.  

The symphony was originally composed in honour of Napoleon Bonaparte, but when Napoleon declared himself emperor, Beethoven is said to have proclaimed: “Now he will also trample all human rights underfoot and only promote his own interests; he will put himself before others and be a tyrant!”

Beethoven was a friend of France and his antipathy for Napoleon evidently lessened later on. In a biography on the French emperor, Beethoven said, “Before, I couldn’t stand him. I now have a completely different perception.”

The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is led by Latvian Aivis Greters, who is assistant conductor at GöteborgsOperan and Orchestre de Paris. The concert opens with Unsuk Chin’s subito con forza – a brief and colourful celebration of  Beethoven, written for the Beethoven year 2020. South Korean Unsuk Chin was at the centre of Konserthuset’s international Composer Festival in 2013. 

  • The music

    Approximate times
  • Unsuk Chin subito con forza
    5 min
  • Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"
    49 min

  • Participants

  • Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Aivis Greters conductor

Wednesday 27 March 2024 18.00

Ends approximately 19.00

Price:

130-370 SEK


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

Pre-order your meal

The first powerful chords in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 – the Eroica – are clear: we can expect a grand symphony about heroic bravery. Experience the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Finnish conductor John Storgårds.