Witness a rare and enriching musical experience as two leading orchestras of the two nations come together to present two unique concerts that celebrate their musical traditions. Brass Ensemble - Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus (RAMA) and The Royal Danish Academy of Music, Copenhagen (RDAM) conducted by Niels-Ole Bo Johansenon 24^th June 2025.

SOI Chamber Orchestra & Friends from Scandinavia - The Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus/Aalborg (RAMA) and The Royal Danish Academy of Music (RDAM) collaborate for an evening of sublime classical music under the baton of Maria Badstueon 27^th June 2025.

The Brass Ensemble concert, conducted by renowned Danish trombonist Niels-Ole Bo Johansen, presents a powerful journey through Nordic soundscapes. Featuring curated selection ofworks by Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland; each piece, thoughtfully arranged for brass ensemble, highlights the rich musical heritage of the region. Highlights include Nielsen’s Prelude to Act II of Saul and David, the rhythmic Black Smith’s Song, and Henri Tomasi’s monumental Fanfare et Liturgique, a cornerstone of the brass repertoire will culminate the program.Performed by talented brass and percussion students from the conservatories of Copenhagen and Aarhus, this concert is a celebration of Nordic artistry and musical quality.

The SOI (Symphony Orchestra of India) Chamber Orchestracollaborates with musicians from The Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus/Aalborg (RAMA) and The Royal Danish Academy of Music (RDAM) under the baton of India-born Danish conductor –Maria Badstue, one of the few globally recognized female conductors today. Theprogramme features Carl Nielsen’s radiant Helios Overture, followed byDenmark’s most versatile and renowned concert pianists, Søren Rastogi featuring one of Rachmaninov’s most beloved and frequent works- Piano Concerto No. 2, known for its emotional depth, lush orchestration, and string of memorable themes. The concert concludes with Jean Sibelius’ sweeping Symphony No. 5, a Finnish masterpiece composed in honor of the composer’s 50th birthday.

Join this special celebration of musical collaboration between the two leading orchestras of the two countries featuring revered compositions and artistes alike.

CONCERT DETAILS:

24^th June 2025 - 7PM | EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE AT NCPA

BRASS ENSEMBLE WITH MUSICIANS FROM THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC, AARHUS/AALBORG (RAMA)ANDTHE ROYAL DANISH ACADEMY OF MUSIC (RDAM)

NIELS-OLE BO JOHANSEN, CONDUCTOR

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS:

NIELSEN ARR. JOHANSEN: PRELUDE TO ACT II OF "SAUL AND DAVID”              

SIBELIUS ARR. JOHANSEN: TIERA                                                                                                                    

TOMASI: FANFARE ET LITURGIQUE

HALLBERG ARR. JOHANSEN: BLACK SMITHS SONG                                                                              

FØRDE ARR. JOHANSEN: BRIDAL MARCH

CONCERT DETAILS:

27^th June 2025 - 7PM | TATA THEATRE AT NCPA

SOI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC, AARHUS/AALBORG (RAMA)

THE ROYAL DANISH ACADEMY OF MUSIC (RDAM)

MARIA BADSTUE, CONDUCTOR

SØREN RASTOGI, PIANO

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS:

NIELSEN: Helios Overture

RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2

SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 5

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