tue 25 nov 2025 19:00 hrs
Once upon a time there was… an early evening stroll
This is the first instalment in a short series exploring the role of fairy tales in classical music.
We begin our early evening stroll at the turn of the 19th to the 20th century, in an enchanted forest of Romantic (and nationalist) sounds.
Playlist
- Frederick Delius – Eventyr, “Once Upon a Time”
Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bo Holten - Nikolai Medtner – Fairy Tales, Op. 51, Nos. 1–6
Dina Parakhina, piano - Florent Schmitt – Suite for flute, viola, violin and cello, Op. 84 “Suite en Rocaille”
Marie-Claire Jamet, harp; Christian Lardé, flute; Quatuor Rosamonde - Edvard Grieg – Lyric Pieces, Op. 54, Nos. 1–6; March of the Dwarfs
Javier Perianes, piano - Jean Sibelius – Pelléas and Mélisande, Op. 46, JS 147; Pastorale
Helsinki Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leopold Stokowski - Edvard Grieg – Lyric Pieces, Op. 12, Nos. 1–8; Elves’ Dance
Denis Kozukhin, piano
