Hans Abrahamsen has been appointed composer-in-residence with Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra for the 2025-2026 season, serving as one of three focus composers alongside Hector Berlioz and Lili Boulanger.
Under the direction of chief conductor Nicholas Collon, the season will offer a wide-ranging introduction to Abrahamsen’s music, from chamber pieces and orchestrations, to full orchestral works, with several works to be recorded for later release.
The residency begins on September 3-4, 2025 with Abrahamsen's orchestration of Debussy's Children’s Corner, followed by the song cycle Let me tell you on October 24, with soprano Jacquelyn Stucker as soloist. That evening also includes a late-night concert featuring Six Pieces for French horn, violin, and piano.
In 2026, the orchestra performs Vers le silence on January 14–15 and String Quartet No. 3 on April 17. The season concludes with Abrahamsen’s Concerto for Horn and Orchestra, performed by Stefan Dohr in the orchestra’s final concert of the season in May.
Explore Hans Abrahamsen's orchestral music below:
