Göteborgs Konserthus Hugo Alfvén with the Gothenburg Opera

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In Hugo Alfvén’s rarely performed symphony From the Outskirts of the Archipelago, we hear a young couple’s longing accompanied by the undulating caresses of waves. The Gothenburg Opera Orchestra is led by Thomas Dausgaard. The soloists are soprano Ida Falk Winland and tenor Adam Frandsen. 

Hugo Alfvén’s powerful and sensual 4th symphony begins with the undulating caresses of waves and a young couple’s longing for each other among rocks in the outermost skerries. When the sun has risen – “over the first and last day of love’s happiness”, writes the composer himself – the sea and love are shaken by a storm. Happiness is destroyed. The wordless song is performed by Gothenburg Opera’s acclaimed soprano Ida Falk Winland and tenor Adam Frandsen. 

The evening’s concert begins with opera music well known to the orchestra – Wagner’s shimmering prelude to the first act of Lohengrin. Then follows Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé. The sensual orchestral suite with its famous flute solo is an excerpt from the composer’s choreographic symphony Daphnis et Chloé, a tribute to ancient Greece. 

Danish conductor Thomas Dausgaard has previously been chief conductor of, among others, the Seattle Symphony and currently holds the same position at the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. 

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Introduction to the concert

Take a seat in the Great Hall one hour before the concert begins and learn more about the music you will soon experience! You will get the stories behind the music, knowledge of the composers and own reflections about the classical pieces. The introduction last for about 30 minutes, it is free and free seating in the hall. Warm welcome!