Dvorak's New World Symphony

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, María Dueñas, who is one of the brightest rising stars on the international stage.

“To perform in Stockholm for the Nobel Prize laureates is a profound honour,” says María Dueñas. “Standing 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.”

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')

María Dueñas (violin)
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
Semyon Bychkov (conductor)

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