Östgöta Wind Symphony spelar nordiska favoriter

Join a musical journey through the Nordics with the Östgöta Blåsarsymfoniker!

Magnificent orchestral music, strong singing, and both well-known and entirely new tones await when Östgöta Blåsarsymfoniker invites you to Nordic Favorites. Together with conductor Cathrine Winnes, soprano Susanna Stern, and Östgöta Blåsarsymfoniker’s own trombonist Lars Hedlund, you will experience music by some of our most beloved Nordic composers – and the premiere of Molly Kien’s Cranes.

The Nordic music tradition holds strong melodies and a special closeness to both nature and human emotions. During the concert, you will encounter music that may evoke recognition in the seasoned concertgoer but also offer new discoveries for those unfamiliar with the composers or works.

You don’t need any special musical knowledge to join. Just being curious about how a large wind orchestra can create both power, intimacy, and detail is enough.

One of the concert’s major highlights is the premiere of Cranes by Molly Kien. A premiere means that a work is performed publicly for the very first time. As an audience member in Crusellhallen, you get to be part of the moment when the music leaves the sheet music, takes shape in the interaction between musicians, and reaches its first listeners.

Encountering an entirely new work alongside music by established Nordic composers creates exciting contrasts. It also shows how the Nordic music tradition continues to evolve. For those who enjoy premieres, the concert offers an opportunity to hear something that has never been played before an audience.

For those who enjoy premieres, it’s an opportunity to be among the first to encounter a new work. For those mainly drawn to classical favorites, the concert is also a chance to discover how today’s composers carry on the tradition and find new paths for the orchestra’s sounds.

Soprano Susanna Stern contributes with her voice and stage expression, while Lars Hedlund highlights the trombone’s versatility as a solo instrument. Together with Östgöta Blåsarsymfoniker, they create variety between singing, instrumental solo parts, and the orchestra’s collective power.

Conductor Cathrine Winnes leads the interaction between soloists and orchestra and shapes the concert’s entirety. In a program where well-known music meets a premiere, her ability to highlight contrasts, nuances, and connections is an important part of the experience.

Nordic Favorites is suitable for those who appreciate classical music, Nordic composers, powerful singing, and great orchestra experiences. The concert is also a good choice for those who want to try a classical concert or discover what a professional wind orchestra can offer.

Feel free to share the experience with someone you care about – or come alone and let the music take center stage.

Welcome to a concert where beloved Nordic tones meet music that is performed for the very first time. Experience tradition, curiosity, and Östgöta Blåsarsymfoniker’s expressiveness in Crusellhallen.