Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 – Norrköping Symphony Orchestra
- Linköping Konsert & Kongress
- Organizer: Norrköpings Symfoniorkester
Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (1900–1901) is one of the most beloved and frequently performed works in the Romantic piano repertoire. For Rachmaninoff, the concerto was an artistic rebirth: after several years of depression and creative crisis, caused by the catastrophic reception of his first symphony, he was redeemed with the help of hypnosis and therapy from Dr. Nikolai Dahl. Rachmaninoff regained his confidence, and the result was a flowing, inspired work full of power and sincerity.
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Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 was composed in 1944 – in the midst of World War II, in a Soviet Union marked by both patriotism and oppression. Prokofiev described the symphony as “a hymn to the noble spirit of the free and happy man.” Yet, the music contains a clear political duality: under the official optimism, there vibrates a strand of irony, sorrow, and ambivalence.
Djuro Zivkovic’s music has been commissioned by prominent ensembles and concert halls such as the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Klangforum Wien. The Swedish-Serbian composer Djuro Zivkovic has a strong connection to his Orthodox faith, whose mysticism and spirituality are central elements in his artistic work. Meditation and texts from the Orthodox, mystical text collection Philokalia have been the starting point for several of Zivkovic’s works. At this concert, we experience the premiere of Noosphere Exists, all under the leadership of the internationally active Swedish conductor Christian Karlsen.
Make the experience complete – arrive in good time and enjoy before the show!
Let the experience begin even before the “curtain” rises. In our bars and dining areas, you will find everything from tasty snacks and coffee to drinks for all tastes – we have full rights.
For most of our events, there is an opportunity to pre-order food from a selected range. To see what applies to this particular event, see the information below.
If there is no food to order, it is because the pre-order has closed. The order needs to be made no later than 1:00 PM, two working days before the event. After this, pre-ordering is closed. But there is an opportunity to buy a limited selection of food on-site before the event.
Sit back, enjoy the atmosphere, and prepare with something really good in the glass or on the plate. Welcome in – we look forward to taking care of you!
Practical information
Linköping Konsert & Kongress opens: 17:30
The ticket office is open: 18:00-19:00
Doors open for the event: 18:30
Event start: 19:00
Length: approximately 2 hours
Intermission: Yes
Other information
Information on bags – Updated August 14, 2025
The bag ban no longer applies to Konsert & Kongress, Saab Arena, and Stångebrofältet.
However, we recommend bringing a smaller bag – preferably no larger than 40 x 40 x 20 cm – to facilitate entry and storage. Bags may be searched at the entrance.
Thank you for helping us create a safe and smooth concert experience!
For questions regarding accessibility at Linköping Konsert & Kongress, please email biljett@visitlinkoping.se, or visit linköpingkonsertkongress/about the facility
Keep in mind that you can often walk, cycle, or take public transport to your event experience in Linköping.
Visit ostgotatrafiken.se for information about public transport! It is often also convenient to get to other parts of the municipality with public transport, see ostgotatrafiken.se for travel information. The nearby stop at Linköping Konsert & Kongress is “Konsert & Kongress läge A”
When you arrive by train in Linköping
Most buses depart from Linköpings Resecentrum to get further within the municipality. From Linköping’s travel center, it’s only a short walk into the city!
If you come by car, see parking here dukaten.se
Outerwear must not be brought into the concert but should be hung in the cloakroom. Cost 25 kr
The times indicated are approximate only. Exact end time cannot be guaranteed.
Subject to change.
May occur during this performance
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