Family Concert with the Royal Swedish Orchestra
Take the whole family on a journey through the orchestra's history
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DATES:May 14
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TIME:3 and 5.30 p.m.
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STAGE:Main stage
500 years in 50 minutes! A family-friendly journey through musical history with the Royal Swedish Orchestra and vocal soloists!
In the history of the Royal Swedish Orchestra, 2026 is a very special year. It is the year when the orchestra celebrates its fifth centenary. Celebrations will be held throughout the year with a string of concerts on the Royal Swedish Opera main stage.
The Royal Swedish Orchestra’s quincentenary concert takes the whole family on an adventure through the Orchestra’s long history, from the very first notes played for King Gustav Vasa to today’s opera and ballet performances. »500 years in 50 minutes« in short.
Recommended from 6 years of age.
Programme Family Concerts
Excerpts from the following works
VINCENZO ALBERICI Sonata a 5
JOHAN HELMICH ROMAN Drottningholmsmusiken
CHRISTOPH WILLIBALD GLUCK Orfeo ed Euridice
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Die Zauberflöte (The Queen of the Night's aria »Der Hölle Rache«)
JOSEPH MARTIN KRAUS Funeral Music for Gustav III
GIOACHINO ROSSINI Il barbiere di Siviglia (Figaro's aria »Largo al factotum«)
PJOTR TJAJKOVSKIJ Swan Lake
RICHARD WAGNER Die Walküre (Ride of the Valkyries)
HUGO ALFVÉN Midsommarvaka
DAVID BJÖRKMAN Fanfare
KARL-BIRGER BLOMDAHL Aniara
GYÖRGY LIGETI Le grand macabre
BRITTA BYSTRÖM Jordens hjärta/Eatnama vaibmu
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Die Zauberflöte (Papageno and Papagena duet)
GIOACHINO ROSSINI Il barbiere di Siviglia (ending of the overture)
With
The Royal Swedish Orchestra
Swedish Armed Forces Music Corps
Opera soloists Jens Persson Hertzman and others
Conductor André Callegaro
Masters of ceremonies Marianne Eklöf & t.b.a.
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The Royal Swedish Orchestra 2020 -
The Royal Swedish Orchestra 2016 -
Members of the Royal Swedish Orchestra on the Opera House roof in 2022. -
Royal Swedish Orchestra 2013
Celebrate the anniversary year with the Royal Orchestra
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Jubilee
Anniversary Concert
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Beethoven’s ninth symphony under the baton of Musical Director and Royal Court Kapellmeister Alan Gilbert as we kick off the celebrations for the Orchestra's quincentennial.
Anniversary Concert -
Jubilee
Strauss with the Royal Orchestra
The Royal Swedish Orchestra's anniversary year continues with an evening dedicated to Richard Strauss, with both singing and orchestral music, all conducted by Thomas Guggeis.
Strauss with the Royal Orchestra -
Jubilee
500 years with the Royal Swedish Orchestra
500 years of the Royal Court Orchestra offers a journey through classical music, opera and ballet - from the time of Gustav Vasa to the present day.
500 years with the Royal Swedish Orchestra
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Jubilee
Anniversary Concert
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Beethoven’s ninth symphony under the baton of Musical Director and Royal Court Kapellmeister Alan Gilbert as we kick off the celebrations for the Orchestra's quincentennial.
Anniversary Concert -
Jubilee
Strauss with the Royal Orchestra
The Royal Swedish Orchestra's anniversary year continues with an evening dedicated to Richard Strauss, with both singing and orchestral music, all conducted by Thomas Guggeis.
Strauss with the Royal Orchestra -
Jubilee
500 years with the Royal Swedish Orchestra
500 years of the Royal Court Orchestra offers a journey through classical music, opera and ballet - from the time of Gustav Vasa to the present day.
500 years with the Royal Swedish Orchestra
Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance! Please note that once the performance has started, no one will be allowed into the hall until after the first intermission.
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Outerwear and bags should be left in the cloakroom for safety and evacuation reasons.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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