Andsnes’ crystal clear Grieg and Shostakovich’s ambiguous symphony

By Ronja Persson, 10 September 2019

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“the second movement... felt like being wrapped by a cosy blanket on a rainy autumn day”

David Karlin, 8th September

Founded in 1945, London’s Philharmonia Orchestra is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year with an ambitious season featuring many returning artists, and an extensive US tour.

Leif Ove Andsnes on returning to Norwegian roots

Cameron Kelsall, 5th February

The renowned Norwegian pianist talks about Geirr Tveitt – the “Norwegian Bartók” – and his continuing love for Brahms and Schubert, ahead of a recital in Lugano in March.

The hidden hand: Jorma Panula

Alexander Hall, 28th March

Jorma Panula may not be a household name, but he matters enormously in the career development of many conductors. We speak to several of Panula’s Finnish students in order to learn more.

New organ in Gothenburg inaugurated with concerto premiere

Morwenna Campbell-Smith, 5th November

Poseidon, the new organ concerto by B. Tommy Andersson, marks the celebrations to welcome the Rieger Orgelbau instrument to the Gothenburg Concert Hall.

Ronja Persson

Born in a small town in the south of Sweden, Ronja Persson is now based in Gothenburg where she is studying towards a Bachelor of classical performance at the Academy of Music and Drama. The piano has been her steady companion for most of her life, but since attending her first concert with a symphony orchestra in her teens, those experiences have become an indispensable part of her life too.