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Dvorak's New World Symphony

Semyon Byckov conducts the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra playing Dvorak's Ninth Symphony, and they are joined by violinist Maria Duenas for Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto.

Semyon Bychkov conducts the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra at the 2025 Nobel Prize Concert in Stockholm, and they are joined for Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto by the Spanish violinist, Mar铆a Due帽as, who is one of the brightest rising stars on the international stage.

鈥淭o perform in Stockholm for the Nobel Prize laureates is a profound honour,鈥 says Mar铆a Due帽as. 鈥淪tanding before those who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of knowledge, I am reminded that music, like the Nobel vision, seeks to transcend boundaries, unveil the unseen, and unite us in our common humanity. I am deeply grateful to contribute my voice to this moment of shared inspiration.鈥

The opening work Mari by American composer Bryce Dessner is a musical meditation on the transcience of life. Dessner dedicated the piece to Semyon Bychkov and even incorporated a melody from Dvorak's much-loved Ninth Symphony 'From the New World', which is the final work in the concert.

Presented by Penny Gore and recorded on 8th December 2025 at the Stockholm Concert Hall.

BRYCE DESSNER
Mari

MENDELSSOHN
Violin Concerto in E minor

DVORAK
Symphony No. 9 in E minor, op. 95 ('From the New World')

Mar铆a Due帽as (violin)
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
Semyon Bychkov (conductor)

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1 hour, 43 minutes

On radio

New Year's Day 2026 19:30

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  • New Year's Day 2026 19:30