Esa-Pekka Salonen & Symphony No. 2 by Mahler
On 31 August 2022, the Baltic Sea Festival celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a magnificent jubilee concert. Honorary conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen led the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Swedish Radio Choir, and the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir in Gustav Mahler’s resplendent Second Symphony, the “Resurrection Symphony.”
A symphony must be like the world—it must embrace everything.
— Gustav Mahler
Rarely has this quote felt more fitting than in this magnificent symphony, where the composer takes the listener on a vast musical journey with the help of a massive ensemble of orchestra, choir, and soloists. From the opening funeral march to the final movement’s heavenly sounds, radiating light and hope.
Read more about the concert, the performers, and the works performed here.
Musical Treasures from the Baltic Sea Festival 2025
31 August180 krSonia dreams of the sea (in Swedish)Join Sonia on her adventures in this family show (in Swedish) written by Henrik Ståhl, with music by Emmy Lindström.Read more & tickets
4 September250 krWaves – ARTS LAB with VoksenåsenExperience the stars of tomorrow at the Baltic Sea Festival! ARTS LAB brings together promising young talents from the Nordic countries in a unique project where musical boundaries are blurred and artistic horizons are broadened.Read more & tickets
6 september275 krCalligrammes – the Swedish Radio choir meets Krista AudereGroundbreaking technique and French surrealism are on the program when Krista Audere makes her debut as Principal guest conductor of the Swedish Radio Choir.Read more & tickets
Few seats remaining7 September450 - 750 krSalonen & Grigorian in music by Strauss & BrucknerA masterful encounter takes place as super soprano Asmik Grigorian and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen conclude the Baltic Sea Festival.Read more & tickets
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