Nobel theme
The writings of literature laureates have inspired generations of composers.
During a themed week at Konserthuset Stockholm, literature and music come together in concerts and conversations highlighting the close relationship between the two art forms. The themed week coincides with the announcement of this year’s Nobel Prize laureate in Literature.
Concerts
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Genre: Vocal music
Nobel theme – Lieder to texts by laureates in Literature
Josefine Mindus and Arvid Fagerfjäll in music inspired by prize-winning authors.
Tuesday 13 October 2026 19.00 -
Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
Nobel theme – Mahler and Byström
Scottish mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill sings Des Knaben Wunderhorn, and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra premieres new music inspired by a Polish Nobel laureate.
Wednesday 14 October 2026 19.00 -
Genre: Seminar
Nobel theme – A conversation with Horace Engdahl
This week, this year’s Nobel Prize laureate in Literature is announced. Horace Engdahl and Susanne Rydén come together for a conversation about literature and music. Open to all ticket holders for this evening’s concert.
Thursday 15 October 2026 18.15Open to concert ticket holders. to Nobel theme – A conversation with Horace Engdahl
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Genre: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
Nobel theme – Mahler and Byström
Scottish mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill sings Des Knaben Wunderhorn, and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra premieres new music inspired by a Polish Nobel laureate.
Thursday 15 October 2026 19.00 -
Genre: Vocal music
Nobel theme – Eric Ericson Chamber Choir and Tranströmer
Renaissance and modern times – music by, among others, Campion, Pizzetti, Sandström and Tavener. The Eric Ericson Chamber Choir is conducted by its new Chief Conductor, Justin Doyle.
Saturday 17 October 2026 15.00
