Lena Jonsson möter Gävle Symfoniorkester

Lena Jonsson Meets Gävle Symphony Orchestra 🎻🎶

Conducted by Karl-Johan Ankarblom
Kulturhuset Bollnäs presents an extraordinary collaboration between Gävle Symphony Orchestra and Lena Jonsson, one of Sweden's foremost folk musicians. Lena’s music takes center stage, receiving a fresh interpretation alongside the Gävle Symphony Orchestra, promising a unique experience for the audience.

Lena Jonsson, a prominent fiddle player, is recognized as one of Scandinavia’s most influential contemporary folk musicians. With musical openness and curiosity, she draws inspiration from a diverse range of genres, blending her deep knowledge of traditional Swedish folk music with elements from rock, pop, jazz, American old-time, and bluegrass.

Her music is ever-evolving, always innovative yet deeply respectful of tradition. Lenas compositions evoke a sense of the past while suddenly merging with surprising and inventive new ideas. Expect a brilliant concert marked by heartfelt joy in playing, humor, engagement, and charisma!

Growing up in a folk music environment in Hälsingland, Lena began performing in bands at the age of eleven. She studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and Berklee College of Music. In 2008, she was awarded the title of riksspelman. Lena was nominated for a Grammis for her debut album "Places" (2019), and this year she won the "Artist of the Year" category for her follow-up album "Stories from the Outside" (2021) with Lena Jonsson Trio. In 2021, they also won the Manifest Prize, followed by another victory in the 'Artist of the Year' category at the Folk and World Music Awards, and an additional Grammis nomination in 2024, along with winning the best album at the Folk and World Music Awards 2025.

Karl-Johan Ankarblom
The organizer and conductor Karl-Johan Ankarblom possesses a vibrant musical palette. He has collaborated with many of Sweden's orchestras and several of our top artists. In Gävle, he is well-known for several boundary-crossing concerts with various prominent artists and the Gävle Symphony Orchestra.

Gävle Symphony Orchestra
With a long and exciting history, Gävle Symphony Orchestra is always focused on the future. Each concert is a challenge to deliver the very best and meet the audience's expectations for a high-level artistic experience, a commitment the orchestra has upheld since its founding in 1912. Past collaborations include performances with Annika Norlin, Görgen Antonsson (Symphonic Stomp), Daniel Norgren, Amason, Ane Brun, The Tallest Man on Earth, and Moonica Mac, among others.

Venue: Kulturhuset Bollnäs, Main Stage
Ticket Prices:

• Regular: 245 kr
• Student: 95 kr
• Senior: 195 kr

Ticket prices include service fees.
Doors Open: Approximately 18:30
Intermission: Yes
Organizer: Kulturhuset Bollnäs and Gävle Symphony Orchestra