Classical Hour
Klaus Mäkela
Dmitry Shostakovich
Classical Hour on a Friday: Klaus Mäkelä conducts Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6
Classical Hour on a Friday: Klaus Mäkelä conducts Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6
For the first time, we are presenting a Classical Hour concert on a Friday. At this concert, you will hear Chief Conductor Klaus Mäkelä conduct Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6 — a symphony that begins dark and introspective, but whose mood gradually transforms into a rousing and energetic finale.
In the 1930s, like many Soviet artists, Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975) lived under intense pressure to conform to the regime’s demands. Toward the end of the decade, Joseph Stalin’s grip loosened slightly after the height of the terror, and Shostakovich was able to breathe—and compose—a little more freely.
“This is the first time I’ve written such a successful finale,” said Shostakovich—who was by no means known for boasting about his music—to his friends after performing a piano version of his Symphony No. 6 for them in the autumn of 1939.
The symphony’s structure took early listeners by surprise. In an interview before the premiere, the composer said he aimed to express spring, joy, and youth. Yet the work opens with a slow and solemn Largo, followed by a vigorous Scherzo and a breathless final movement.
What is played
- Dmitry Shostakovich Symphony No. 6
Duration
Performers
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Klaus Mäkelä
Conductor
Tickets
Prices
| Price groups | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 195 - 650 NOK |
| Senior | 195 - 520 NOK |
| Student | 195 - 325 NOK |
| Child | 150 NOK |