Gershwin: Porgy and Bess Suite

The music reflects Gershwin's jazz roots in New York, but is also based on the traditions of the American South. Meet conductor Barbara Hannigan.

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Latest releases

Grieg: Morning Mood from Peer Gynt

Enjoy Greig's romantic music together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and conductor Alain Altinoglu.

Piazzolla: Oblivion

Oblivion is one of tango king Piazzolla's most iconic works, full of nostalgia, longing and melancholy.

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto

Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s famous violin concerto with star violinist Leonidas Kavakos

Sibelius: Valse triste

A world wide hit conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali

Copland: Quiet City

We travel through a major city in the 1940s, filled with nostalgia and feverish energy, where a young musician expresses his and others’ feelings through his trumpet.

Gershwin: Porgy and Bess Suite

The music reflects Gershwin's jazz roots in New York, but is also based on the traditions of the American South. Meet conductor Barbara Hannigan.

Sibelius: Four Lemminkäinen Legends

Meet the mythical hero Lemminkäinen in Sibelius’ tone poem, one of his major masterpieces.

Berg: Violin Concerto

Alban Berg’s moving Violin Concerto was dedicated to a young human being who really shone during her short life.

Victoria: O quam gloriosum

Spanish Tomás Luis de Victoria is one of the most famous composers of the late Renaissance. He was also an organist, known for his sacred and polyphonic vocal music and a master of overlapping multiple choral parts.

Vaughan Williams: Bushes and Briars

Ralph Vaughan Williams first heard Bushes and Briars sung by a shepherd in England. The composer saved the melody and used it later in an arrangement for male choir.

Famous melodies

Grieg: Morning Mood from Peer Gynt

Enjoy Greig's romantic music together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and conductor Alain Altinoglu.

Piazzolla: Oblivion

Oblivion is one of tango king Piazzolla's most iconic works, full of nostalgia, longing and melancholy.

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto

Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s famous violin concerto with star violinist Leonidas Kavakos

Fauré: Après un rêve

This is one of Fauré's most famous melodies, beautifully performed by the Gothenburg Symphony's solo cellist Claes Gunnarsson.

Forever Fauré

“There is nothing like Fauré’s music”

The musicians Clara Garde, Manon Briau, Paula Gustafsson and Juan Zurutuza from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra open up about their thoughts about Fauré and his compositions.

Fauré: Après un rêve

This is one of Fauré's most famous melodies, beautifully performed by the Gothenburg Symphony's solo cellist Claes Gunnarsson.

Fauré: Vocalise-étude

This piece was written by Fauré while he was director of the Paris Conservatoire. It was published together with works by other composers, following an initiative by the singing teacher at the school.

Fauré: Piano Quartet nr 1, “Adagio”

Enjoy this slow and melancholic Adagio performed by Clara Garde, Manon Briau, Paula Gustafsson and Juan Zurutuza.

This Is What I Mean

This Is What I Mean: Dani M

A unique meeting occurred when tradition and present merged as Swedish hip-hop elite joined the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Here you see the performance of the rapper Dani M.

This Is What I Mean: Imenella

A unique meeting occurred when tradition and present merged as Swedish hip-hop elite joined the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Here you see the performance of the rapper and dancer Imenella.

Jazz concerts

Mariam The Believer: Breathing Techniques

Enjoy the newly released single Breathing Technique in a recording from a live concert performance in Gothenburg Concert Hall.

Mariam The Believer – Live in Concert

A multifaceted artistic experience with Mariam Wallentin, who offers improvisation, pop and soul together with a chamber ensemble.

Bassekou Kouyate – The String Virtuoso from Mali

From Mali’s vibrant music scene comes the Master of Ngoni, Bassekou Kouyate, who has collaborated with greats such as Youssou N’Dour and the Kronos Quartet.

Emil Brandqvist Trio

With their atmospheric and melodic jazz, Emil Brandqvist Trio has established itself at the top of the international jazz scene. Meet a top trio in a unique tonal landscape.

Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducts

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto

Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s famous violin concerto with star violinist Leonidas Kavakos

Sibelius: Four Lemminkäinen Legends

Meet the mythical hero Lemminkäinen in Sibelius’ tone poem, one of his major masterpieces.

Stravinsky: Violin Concerto

Stravinsky’s neoclassical and playfully melodic violin concerto with Ava Bahari.

Holst: The Planets

Gustav Holst’s colorful suite The Planets is a musical adventure and one of the world’s most beloved symphonic works.

Interviews & features

“There is nothing like Fauré’s music”

The musicians Clara Garde, Manon Briau, Paula Gustafsson and Juan Zurutuza from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra open up about their thoughts about Fauré and his compositions.

“It’s my life partner”

Hear our Artist in Residence Ava Bahari talk about her new violin, the unique Stradivarius Ovcharov from 1694.

Discover the glass harmonica with Philipp Marguerre

Have you ever wondered what a glass harmonica sounds like and how it works? Now is your chance to learn.

A tribute to Maestro Blomstedt

It was at the Concert Hall in Gothenburg that everything once started - when a young Herbert discovered the wonderful world of classical music!