Band
Göteborgs Symfoniker
Albums
165
Members
31
Active
1905–present
Origin
Sweden
Biography
The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra (GSO; Swedish: Göteborgs Symfoniker) is a symphony orchestra based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Founded in 1905, it was granted the title of the National Orchestra of Sweden (Swedish: Sveriges Nationalorkester) in 1997. The GSO is resident at the Gothenburg Concert Hall at Götaplatsen.
Although the GSO has a broad repertoire, it has a special affinity for the works of the Nordic Late Romantic composers, such as Jean Sibelius and Edvard Grieg, which has comprised the bulk of its recorded output, as well as Neeme Järvi's specialty, Prokofiev. During Järvi's 22 years as principal conductor, the orchestra's longest, its reputation on the world stage was greatly increased, including sponsorships from Volvo and a recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon. Järvi currently holds the title of Principal Conductor Emeritus (Chefdirigent Emeritus) with the GSO.
The orchestra's most recent principal conductor was Gustavo Dudamel, from 2007 to 2012. Dudamel now has the title of hedersdirigent (honorary conductor) of the GSO. The orchestra's current principal guest conductor is Christian Zacharias. In August 2012, the GSO announced the appointment of Kent Nagano as its principal guest conductor and artistic advisor, as of the 2013-2014 season, with an initial contract of 3 years.
In addition to Deutsche Grammophon, the orchestra has recorded commercially for such labels as BIS.
Discography
Säterjäntans Söndag / Det Förste Möde
Symfoni nr 9
Symphony in C minor / Overture "In Autumn"
Symphony no. 1 in F
Symphony no. 3 in C major, op. 52 / Suite from "King Kristian II"
Symphony Nr. 2 Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments" / Aladdin, Suite For Orchestra Op. 34
Cello Concerto in B minor, op. 104 / Waldesruhe
Excelsior!, op. 13 / Symphony Nr. 2 in G minor, op. 34
Symphony no. 1 in E minor, op. 39 / Finlandia, op. 26:7
Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 43 / Romance in C for String Orchestra, op. 42
Symphony Nr. 5 in E-flat, op. 82 / Andante festivo / Karelia-Overture, op. 10
Symphony Nr. 6, op. 104 / Pelleas & Melisande, op. 46
The Maiden in the Tower / Karelia-Suite, op. 11
4 Symphonies
Orchestral Songs including Luonnotar & The Rapids-Rider's Brides
Prélude solennel / Violin Concerto no. 1 / Suite on Estonian Dances
Symphony no. 4 in A minor / Canzonetta / The Oceanides
The Lemminkäinen Suite, op. 22
Historical Scenes, op. 25 & 66 / En saga, op. 9
Kullervo, op. 7
Overture to "Maskarade" / Symphony no. 3, op. 27 / Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, op. 57
Pohjola's Daughter / Tapiola / Rakastava / Impromptu for Strings
Serenade, op. 31
Symphonic Dances, op. 64 / Norwegian Dances, op. 35 / Lyric Suite, op. 54
Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 / Romance in C Major / Finlandia
Symphony no. 4 / Symphony no. 9 / Toccata
Symphony no. 7 in C, op. 105 / "Kuolema", op. 44 & op. 62 / Night Ride and Sunrise, op. 55
The Origin of Fire, op. 32 / Sandels, op. 28
Double Bass Concerto / Valse triste / Ballade for Violin and Orchestra / Violin Concerto no. 2 / Estonian Dance Suite
Europa Tournee 1986
Peer Gynt
Peer Gynt / Sigurd Jorsalfar
Requiem for Fallen Soldiers / Symphony no. 10
Swanwhite Suite, op. 54 / Belshazzar's Feast Suite, op. 51
Symphony no. 5 / Violin Concerto
Symphony no. 7 in D minor, op. 70 / Symphony no. 8 in G major, op. 88
The Six Symphonies / The Three Concertos
The Two Symphonies
Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47 / Overture in A minor / Menuetto / In Memoriam
3 Symphonies / Capriccio espagnol / Russian Easter Overture
Concerto grosso no. 4 (Symphony no. 5) / Pianissimo
Sinfonietta on Estonian Motifs / Piano Concertino / Symphony no. 7
Spring Song, op. 16 / The Bard, op. 64
Symphony no. 3 in D major, op. 10 / Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in A minor, op. 28
Peer Gynt Suites 1 & 2 / Lyric Suite / Sigurd Jorsalfar
Symphony
Symphony no. 15 / October / Overture on Russian and Kirghiz Folk Themes
An Imaginary Journey to the Faroe Islands / Flute Concerto / Symphony no. 1
Humoresques, opp. 87/89 / Serenades, op. 69 / Two Pieces, op. 77 / Overture in E major / Ballet Scene
Intermezzo
Piano Concerto no. 2 / Chitra: incidental music
Snöfrid / Intermezzo from "Sången" / Midvinter / "Lodolezzi sjunger" Suite
Symphony no. 11
Tchaikovsky: 1812 / Marche slave / Borodin: Polovtsian Dances / In the Steppes of Central Asia / Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol / Russian Easter Festival Overture
The Tempest
Scaramouche, op. 71 / Wedding March
Symphony no. 12 "The Year 1912" / The Age of Gold / Hamlet
Symphony No. 12 "The Year 1917" • Hamlet • The Age Of Gold
The Fiery Angel
Clarinet Quintet / Piano Quintet
Credits
Piano Concerto / Peer Gynt Suites 1 & 2
Pianokonsert Nr. 1 B-Moll, Op. 1
Pohjola's Daughter / Tapiola / Rakastava / Impromptu For Strings
Prélude Solennel ~ Violin Concerto No. 1 ~ Suite On Estonian Dances For Violin & Orchestra
Puccini. Mascagni. Verdi
Sheherazade • Capriccio Espagnol • Tsar Saltan Suite
Sibelius Encore!
Sinfonia / Ekphrasis
Spring Song / The Bard
Stinsen Brinner
Swanwhite Suite, Op.54 / Belshazzar's Feast Suite, Op.51
Swedish Bassoon Concertos
Symphonic Dances Op. 64 • Norwegian Dances Op. 35 • Lyric Suite Op. 54
Symphonien Nr 1 & 2
Symphonies And Piano Concertos
Symphonies Nos. 11 & 12 • October • Hamlet • The Age Of Gold
Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 • Serenade • "Excelsior!"
Symphonies Nos. 1 And 2 / Romance In C Major / Finlandia
Symphonies Nos. 2 And 3 / Suite: The Bolt
Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6
Symphonized
Symphony / In Autumn / Old Norwegian Melody With Variations / Funeral March In Memory Of Rikard Nordraak
Symphony In C Minor / Overture "In Autumn"
Symphony No. 12 "The Year 1917" • Hamlet • The Age Of Gold
Symphony No. 14 • Songs And Dances Of Death
Symphony No. 15 • October • Overture On Russian & Kirghiz Folk Themes
Symphony No. 1 In F (1902-03)
Symphony No.1 'Winter Daydreams' • The Snow Maiden • Romeo And Juliet
Symphony No. 2 In D Op. 43 / Romance In C For String Orchestra
Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian" - Overtures
Symphony No.2 - Notturno / Symphony No.2 "Antar"
Symphony No. 2, Op. 43 / Karelia Overture & Suite / Valse Triste
Symphony No.3 C Major Op. 52 (1907) / Suite From "King Christian II" (1898)
Symphony No. 3 In D Major, Op. 10 / Concerto For Horn And Orchestra In A Minor, Op. 28
Symphony No. 3 'Polish' · Music For The Theatre
Symphony No. 4 In A Minor Op. 63 / Canzonetta Op. 62:1 - The Oceanides Op. 73
Symphony No. 4 · Serenade For Strings
Symphony No. 4 • Symphony No. 9 • Toccata
Symphony No. 4 / The Wood Nymph / Valse Triste
Symphony No. 5, Op. 82 / Finlandia, Op. 26 / Pelleas & Melisande - Suite
Symphony No.5 ✽ Violin Concerto
Symphony No. 6
Symphony No. 6 Op. 104 / Pelleas & Melisande Op. 46
Symphony No. 6, 'Pathétique' / Francesca Da Rimini
Symphony No.7 In C, Op.105 / Kuolema (incidental Music), Op.44 & Op.62 / Night Ride And Sunrise, Op.55
Symphony No. 8 in E flat major "Symphony of a Thousand"
Symphony Nr. 1 E Minor Op. 39 / Finlandia Op. 26:7
Symphony Nr. 5 In E Flat Op. 82 / Andante Festivo / Karelia-Overture Op. 10
Tabula Rasa · Fratres · Symphony No. 3
Tapiola · En Saga · The Bard · Valse Triste
The Complete Orchestral Music Volume I - Symphony No. 2 Op. 16 - Aladdin-Suite Op. 34
The Complete Symphonies
The Fiery Angel
The Lemminkäinen Suite Op. 22
The Miserly Knight
The Music For Piano & Orchestra / Prelude, Chorale & Fugue
The Orchestral Songs Including Luonnotar & The Rapids-Rider's Brides
The Origin Of Fire, Op.32 / Sandels, Op.28
The Seven Symphonies; Kullervo
The Swan Of Tuonela · 4 Legends · Pohjola's Daughter · Night Ride And Sunrise