Brahms and Dvořák

One of the world’s most beloved and frequently played violin concertos. And as if that weren’t enough, the orchestra presents another gem: Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.”

Don’t miss this spectacular musical program, conducted by Greek maestro Zoi Tsokanou.

Delicate Violin and Heavenly Melodies
With a fragile, tentative violin voice over a rolling piano beat, Britta Byström’s A Walk to Brahms sets the tone for the evening’s program. This piece is part of her series of paraphrases on famous composers  - here engaging in a musical dialogue with Brahms himself.

A mesmerizing opening that plays with our perception of Brahms as the grand melodist and formalist. It also provides star soloist Alexandra Counova a chance to introduce herself before the evening’s main event: Johannes Brahms’ renowned Violin Concerto in D major. For many, a favorite among the great violin concertos—and it’s no wonder. This masterpiece has everything: lush orchestral colors, dramatic contrasts, and truly heavenly melodic lines. All conducted with a masterful touch by Greek guest conductor Zoi Tsokanou.

But the magic doesn’t end there. After intermission, the orchestra takes center stage in one of the world’s most beloved symphonies—Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.” With its campfire-like simplicity and grand, sweeping sound, it provides a soothing contrast to Brahms’ breathtaking violin fireworks.


Feel free to listen to a selection of the pieces:

• Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”
• Johannes Brahms: Violin Concerto

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Performers

Conductor: Zoi Tsokanou

Soloist: Alexandra Counova, violin

Orchestra: Norrlandsoperans symfoniorkester

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Program
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Good to know before your visit:

Age limit: none.
Bag ban: applies to events in Stage 1 and Stage 2, read more here.
Cloakroom: is mandatory for jacket and bag. The cloakroom is located adjacent to the stage for the event and the fee is included in your ticket.
Admission: approx. 30 minutes before the event starts.
Food and drinks: are not allowed to be brought into our stages.
Hearing aids: available in all our scenes, read more here.
Rollator: placed outside the entrance, staff on site are available if you need help.
Lift: located at stairwell B, left side.
Wheelchair spaces: All wheelchair spaces are accessible via lift, stairwell B, left side. Please respect that wheelchair spaces are intended for wheelchair users. In case of violation, the ticket will be declared invalid on the spot and entry to the event will be denied. Tickets cannot be repurchased in the event of an incorrect purchase, read more here.

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Craving for a lovely mingling before the concert?

Before the concert, The Wood Hotel by Elite serves drinks and light snacks in the Södra foyer.
Serving opens 45 minutes before the event starts.

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