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Season Opening - Bartók & Brabbins

Start the season with MSO in a vibrant encounter between our new Chief Conductor, Martyn Brabbins, and star violinist Bomsori – featuring music by Elgar, Korngold, and Bartók.

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4 September 2025
Concert Hall
2 hours incl. intermission
145 – 460 SEK
Malmö Live Concert Hall

Cast

Malmo Symphony Orchestra
Malmo Symphony Orchestra consists of almost 90 musicians at the highest level who, with a new concert every week, excel in a rich and varied range. 
Martyn Brabbins Conductor
Kim Bomsori Violin

Program

Elgar, Edward Cockaigne Overture, In London Town, Op. 40 (1900–1901) 17 min
Korngold, Erich Wolfgang Violin Concerto, in D major, Op. 35 (1945) 25 min

1. Moderato nobile  

2. Romance. Andante 

3. Finale. Allegro assai vivace 

Intermission 25 min
Bartók, Béla Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123 (1943–1945) 38 min

1. Introduzione. Andante non troppo – Allegro vivace 

2. Giuoco delle coppie. Allegretto scherzando  

3. Elegia. Andante non troppo 

4. Intermezzo interrotto. Allegretto 

5. Finale. Pesante - Presto 

Last updated: 2025-04-14