Genre: Chamber music

Jansen and Kozhukhin

Music by, among others, Brahms and Ravel as the top duo returns to Konserthuset.

With her dazzling technique and natural stage presence, Dutch violinist Janine Jansen has long been among the top tier of international star violinists. Pianist Denis Kozhukhin also combines outstanding technique with mature musicality and an ability to establish a close connection with the audience. They have both previously visited Konserhuset, individually and together.

During their acclaimed visit in 2022, they performed, among other pieces, Brahms' third violin sonata. Now, we hear the first two: the "rain sonata," so named because its finale includes a quote from Brahms' own song "Regenlied," and the second, named "Thun" after the town in Switzerland where Brahms spent time when he composed it. There, he was inspired by the beautiful surroundings. "There are so many melodies here that one must be careful not to trample on any of them," he expressed it.

Before Ravel's concluding violin sonata with its famous blues movement, we hear Eugène Ysaÿe's sensually dark-toned Poème élégiaque, a milestone in the violin repertoire, and Olivier Messiaen's Thème et variations, which in character resembles his most performed work, Quartet for the End of Time.

Music by, among others, Brahms and Ravel as the top duo returns to Konserthuset.

Saturday 5 April 2025 15.00

Ends approximately 17.00

Price:

145-470 SEK

With her dazzling technique and natural stage presence, Dutch violinist Janine Jansen has long been among the top tier of international star violinists. Pianist Denis Kozhukhin also combines outstanding technique with mature musicality and an ability to establish a close connection with the audience. They have both previously visited Konserhuset, individually and together.

During their acclaimed visit in 2022, they performed, among other pieces, Brahms' third violin sonata. Now, we hear the first two: the "rain sonata," so named because its finale includes a quote from Brahms' own song "Regenlied," and the second, named "Thun" after the town in Switzerland where Brahms spent time when he composed it. There, he was inspired by the beautiful surroundings. "There are so many melodies here that one must be careful not to trample on any of them," he expressed it.

Before Ravel's concluding violin sonata with its famous blues movement, we hear Eugène Ysaÿe's sensually dark-toned Poème élégiaque, a milestone in the violin repertoire, and Olivier Messiaen's Thème et variations, which in character resembles his most performed work, Quartet for the End of Time.

  • The music

    Approximate times
  • Johannes Brahms Sonata No. 1 in G major for violin and piano
    25 min
  • Johannes Brahms Sonata No. 2 "Thun" for violin and piano
    20 min
  • Intermission
    25 min
  • Eugène Ysaÿe Poème élégiaque for violin and piano
    14 min
  • Olivier Messiaen Thème et variations for violin and piano
    10 min
  • Maurice Ravel Sonata in G major for violin and piano
    18 min
  • Participants

  • Janine Jansen violin
  • Denis Kozhukhin piano

Saturday 5 April 2025 15.00

Ends approximately 17.00

Price:

145-470 SEK


Useful information for your visit.

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

Experience one of Sweden's architectural masterpieces, and the venue for the Nobel Price Award Ceremony.