Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

An Alpine Symphony

Franz Welser-Möst in music by youthful Schubert and adventurous Strauss – with cowbells and wind machine.

Franz Schubert was only around 17–18 years old when he wrote his second symphony. Yet it is an impressive work in the spirit of Beethoven. In other words, it is music full of contrasts and captivating melodies.

The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is led by Franz Welser-Möst, who in 2018 was awarded the title Eric Ericson Honorary Chair. Since 2020, he regularly conducts the orchestra. It is a collaboration that follows the bond that developed between the orchestra and conductor during the initial concerts together, and has deepened over the years.

A composer who holds a special place in Welser-Möst's heart is Richard Strauss. Here, he leads the orchestra in An Alpine Symphony, which, despite the title, is not a traditional symphony but a tone poem that depicts a dramatic journey up and down an Alpine mountain, with changing weather and nature immersions. To portray the adventure, Strauss prescribes an enormous orchestra – including cowbells, wind and thunder machines, and an extra-large brass section.

Franz Welser-Möst in music by youthful Schubert and adventurous Strauss – with cowbells and wind machine.

Friday 25 April 2025 19.00

Ends approximately 21.00

Price:

145-470 SEK

Franz Schubert was only around 17–18 years old when he wrote his second symphony. Yet it is an impressive work in the spirit of Beethoven. In other words, it is music full of contrasts and captivating melodies.

The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is led by Franz Welser-Möst, who in 2018 was awarded the title Eric Ericson Honorary Chair. Since 2020, he regularly conducts the orchestra. It is a collaboration that follows the bond that developed between the orchestra and conductor during the initial concerts together, and has deepened over the years.

A composer who holds a special place in Welser-Möst's heart is Richard Strauss. Here, he leads the orchestra in An Alpine Symphony, which, despite the title, is not a traditional symphony but a tone poem that depicts a dramatic journey up and down an Alpine mountain, with changing weather and nature immersions. To portray the adventure, Strauss prescribes an enormous orchestra – including cowbells, wind and thunder machines, and an extra-large brass section.

  • The music

    Approximate times
  • Franz Schubert Symphony No. 2
    28 min
  • Intermission
    25 min
  • Richard Strauss Eine Alpensinfonie
    52 min
  • Participants

  • Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Franz Welser-Möst conductor

Friday 25 April 2025 19.00

Ends approximately 21.00

Price:

145-470 SEK



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