Soltani. Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Ollikainen
Power of the Elements

24 Mar 2026
19:30
Konzerthaus Stadthalle Heidelberg
Musikfestival
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Under the direction of the young Finn Eva Ollikainen, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra has developed into an outstanding orchestra in recent years, which is celebrated above all for its interpretations of Sibelius. In addition to the melancholic Finn's most popular symphony, the programme at the Musikfestival includes the tableau "ARCHORA" by Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir (*1977), commissioned by the orchestra - almost twenty minutes of natural energy with a dark, primal power of suggestion. Kian Soltani is allowed to move elegantly and gracefully through Edward Elgar's popular cello concerto, which is already known for its noble tone and controlled expressivity.

This will be followed by an artist talk with the composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir.

Kian Soltani

Violoncello

Iceland Symphony Orchestra

Eva Ollikainen

Conductor

Anna Thorvaldsdottir
ARCHORA (2022)

Edward Elgar
Concerto for violoncello and orchestra in E minor op. 85

Jean Sibelius
Symphony No. 2 in D major op. 43

Konzerthaus Stadthalle Heidelberg
Neckarstaden 24
69117 Heidelberg
Directions by Public Transport

Bus lines 29, 33, 35 (bus stop: Stadthalle)

Parking facilities for bicycles available Directions by Car

P6 Henschel, P8 Stadthalle

The Konzerthaus Stadthalle Heidelberg is barrier-free accessible.

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Kian Soltani
Eva Ollikainen
Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Eva Ollikainen
Kian Soltani
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