Genre: Orchestral performance

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Chopin and Tchaikovsky under the baton of Santtu-Matias Rouvali, with Jan Lisiecki as the piano soloist.

The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra visits Konserthuset under the baton of its Chief Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali. They are joined by the celebrated Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki, internationally acclaimed by both audiences and critics for his beautiful touch and boundless virtuosity.

Together, they present Frédéric Chopin's beloved First Piano Concerto. For Chopin, the piano always took centre stage. His nocturnes, études, mazurkas, polonaises, and impromptus have captivated listeners ever since he charmed audiences in the salons of Paris, or at the few concerts he gave during his all-too-short life. The orchestra plays a subordinate role even in the piano concerto – it is the soloist who shines with imaginative passages, beautiful bel canto melodies, and swirling dances.

Regarding what would become his final symphony, Tchaikovsky wrote in a letter to his brother Anatoly: "I am now completely absorbed in the new work and find it difficult to tear myself away from it. I believe it will be one of my best works. I must finish it as soon as possible." The symphony indeed became one of the great musical masterpieces, filled with profound darkness and exalted beauty.

Chopin and Tchaikovsky under the baton of Santtu-Matias Rouvali, with Jan Lisiecki as the piano soloist.

Saturday 17 May 2025 15.00

Ends approximately 17.00

Price:

145-470 SEK

The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra visits Konserthuset under the baton of its Chief Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali. They are joined by the celebrated Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki, internationally acclaimed by both audiences and critics for his beautiful touch and boundless virtuosity.

Together, they present Frédéric Chopin's beloved First Piano Concerto. For Chopin, the piano always took centre stage. His nocturnes, études, mazurkas, polonaises, and impromptus have captivated listeners ever since he charmed audiences in the salons of Paris, or at the few concerts he gave during his all-too-short life. The orchestra plays a subordinate role even in the piano concerto – it is the soloist who shines with imaginative passages, beautiful bel canto melodies, and swirling dances.

Regarding what would become his final symphony, Tchaikovsky wrote in a letter to his brother Anatoly: "I am now completely absorbed in the new work and find it difficult to tear myself away from it. I believe it will be one of my best works. I must finish it as soon as possible." The symphony indeed became one of the great musical masterpieces, filled with profound darkness and exalted beauty.

  • The music

    Approximate times
  • Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1
    36 min
  • Intermission
    25 min
  • Pjotr Tjajkovskij Symphony No. 6 ’’Pathétique’’
    46 min
  • Participants

  • Gothenburg Symphony
  • Santtu-Matias Rouvali conductor
  • Jan Lisiecki piano

Saturday 17 May 2025 15.00

Ends approximately 17.00

Price:

145-470 SEK


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