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DATE:January 17 and 18, 2026
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STAGE:Main stage
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RUNNING TIME:approx 2 hrs 20 mins incl. interval
Beethoven’s ninth symphony under the baton of Musical Director and Royal Court Kapellmeister Alan Gilbert kicked off the celebrations for the Orchestra's quincentennial.
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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 – in spring we will be able to enjoy six magnificent concerts on the Royal Swedish Opera main stage. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Beethoven’s ninth symphony under the baton of Musical Director and Royal Court Kapellmeister Alan Gilbert!
On 17 and 18 January the Royal Swedish Orchestra, the Royal Swedish Chorus and soloists will be performing one of the great musical masterpieces: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, the »Choral Symphony«. The concert includes a brand new piece by member of the Royal Swedish Orchestra Torbjörn Helander.
Jubilee programme
Ludwig van Beethoven Overture to Egmont, op. 84
Torbjörn Helander Time Weave (world premiere)
Iinterval
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125.
Introduction to the concert on January 17 at 6 p.m. in the Golden Foyer with Mattias Lundberg (professor of musicology), Torbjörn Helander (violist and composer, Royal Swedish Orchestra) and Katarina Aronsson (moderator).
