Michelin premieres Staern's Älvalek
Laura Michelin premieres Benjamin Staern's flute concerto Älvalek , Thursday 17 October in Västerås Konserthus. The concert is a reflection on August Malmström's well-known painting of the same name.
In Älvalek, Benjamin Staern lets the flute represent the fairy and the orchestra its chorus that sings and dances in the moonlight. The concerto was written for former soloist prize winner Laura Michelin, who says this is a flute concerto that has it all.
Älvalek is a joint commission between Västerås Sinfonietta, Uppsala Chamber Orchestra and Dalasinfonietta.
Jessica Cottis conducts the Västerås Sinfonietta in the first performance, which is also recorded by Sveriges Radio P2.
Benjamin Staern is "artistic partner" at Västerås Sinfonietta 2024–2026.
Look at the score