Opening with Beethoven’s triumphant Fidelio Overture, prepare to then be swept away by the deeply expressive melodies of Brahms’ Violin Concerto, showcasing the dazzling virtuosity of violin soloist Tamsin Waley-Cohen. To close the concert, the sweeping grandeur of Sibelius’ Symphony No.5. From its enigmatic opening to the blazing finale, this epic journey through the depths of the Romantic spirit will leave you breathless.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Sibelius

The Hexagon

Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy and exceptional talent of the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra, showcasing a brilliant ensemble of emerging musicians at the peak of their early careers led by Music Director Timothy Myers. This captivating performance features the dazzling virtuosity of violinist Alexi Kenney as he takes on the iconic Sibelius concerto, and the sweeping drama and exquisite beauty of Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier orchestral suite. These two jewels are intertwined with works by two of today’s most intriguing composers in Stellar, a powerful opener by the “lyrical, complex, singular” (The Guardian) Shawn E. Okpebholo, and a dive into the “ocean of orchestral sonorities” (Los Angeles Times) in Samy Moussa’s mesmerizing Elysium.

EPSG:4326

Rosenkavalier Suite + Sibelius Violin Concerto

Gaillard Center

Leicester Symphony Orchestra - Brahms And Sibelius

De Montfort Hall

The extraordinary cellist, globe-trotting teacher, and humanitarian Yo-Yo Ma returns to the Royal Theatre to perform with your Victoria Symphony. As the peak of our 2024/25 Season, Maestro Kluxen will welcome the award-winning cellist to perform Elgar’s moving Cello Concerto, a monumental work of universal appeal. The opening work, by Jennifer Butler, was premiered by VS in 2011 and evokes a transition from darkness to a space of unity, peace and healing. Sibelius himself thought of his Symphony No. 2 as “a struggle between death and salvation” and “a confession of the soul.”

Yo-Yo Ma in Concert

Royal Theatre

Commissioning new works and thereby helping to renew classical music is a matter close to the heart of the DR Symphony Orchestra. This evening's first performance is signed by Thomas Agerfeldt Olesen, a deeply personal voice in the Danish composer milieu, whose musical directness and skinless, intense works have made a great impression on listeners and artists alike.

Tausk & Sibelius’ 1.

DR Koncerthuset

Experience the awe-inspiring power and grandeur of Jean Sibelius's Fifth Symphony, under the baton of the dynamic conductor Dalia Stasevska, in an unforgettable concert presented by the Houston Symphony. This performance promises soundscapes as breathtaking as the Finnish terrain itself, culminating in a soaring finale inspired by the majestic flight of swans. Alongside Sibelius, the concert will feature the fearless virtuosity of violinist Leila Josefowicz, who brings stunning brilliance and a high-voltage presence to Igor Stravinsky’s daring and invigorating Violin Concerto.

This concert is a celebration of musical mastery, featuring:
- Sibelius’s Fifth Symphony, a work of gorgeous melodies and the famous swan theme, inspired by the composer’s real-life experience of watching 16 swans soar over the Finnish landscape.
- Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto, a piece that showcases the electrifying talent of Leila Josefowicz, described by the LA Times as having a "stunning brilliance and high-voltage presence."

The performances are scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Jones Hall, promising an evening of exhilarating music that is currently available to subscribers only. This is an opportunity to select the perfect subscription package for an exciting new season of music with the Houston Symphony, offering savings, priority seating, presale access to special events, and more.

Don't miss this chance to be part of a musical journey that takes flight on wings of melody with Sibelius and Stravinsky, conducted by Dalia Stasevska and featuring the incomparable Leila Josefowicz.

Sibelius 5 & Stravinsky

Jones Hall

### Event Description: Jan Lisiecki Plays Beethoven with the London Philharmonic Orchestra

**Event Title:** Jan Lisiecki Plays Beethoven - LPO

**Date and Time:** Saturday, 12 April 2025, 7:30 PM

**Location:** Royal Festival Hall, London

**Ticket Prices:** £7 - £70

**Event Overview:**
Experience an evening of classical music excellence as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of the young Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski, presents a stirring program featuring works by Sibelius and Beethoven. The highlight of the evening will be the performance of Beethoven's majestic "Emperor" Piano Concerto No. 5 by the acclaimed Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki.

**Program:**
- **Sibelius:** Finlandia (8')
- **Beethoven:** Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" (38')
- **Sibelius:** Symphony No. 2 (44')

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Tarmo Peltokoski
- **Piano:** Jan Lisiecki

**Event Highlights:**
- **Sibelius’s Second Symphony:** Described as a musical voyage that begins amid the tranquillity of nature and ends in a surge of triumph, this symphony is one of the most invigorating experiences in classical music.
- **Beethoven’s "Emperor" Concerto:** A grand and glorious work dedicated to Beethoven’s patron and friend, Archduke Rudolf, showcasing the virtuosity of Jan Lisiecki.

**Special Notes:**
- Please note a change of programme from what was originally advertised.

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- **Recording Available:** Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7 on the LPO Label.
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Join us for a night of musical brilliance and let the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Jan Lisiecki transport you through the timeless works of Sibelius and Beethoven.

Jan Lisiecki plays Beethoven 2

Royal Festival Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra as we present "Sibelius & Dvořák" on Thursday, 3rd April 2025, at 7:30 pm in the prestigious Symphony Hall, Birmingham. This concert promises a journey through the landscapes of Finland and Estonia, featuring a blend of patriotic fervor and cheerful melodies.

The evening will commence with Arvo Pärt’s "Our Garden," a Cantata for Children’s Chorus and Orchestra, performed by the talented CBSO Youth Chorus. This piece is a cheerful exploration of activity, creating a wonderland of sound that is sure to captivate the audience.

Following this, experience the chilling beauty of a Finnish winter with Sibelius's Violin Concerto, brilliantly executed by the renowned violinist Alina Ibragimova. Feel the patriotic spirit with Sibelius's "Finlandia," a composition that evokes the national pride of Finland with its stirring melodies.

The concert will conclude with Dvořák’s Symphony No.8, a work brimming with optimism and memorable tunes, all under the skilled baton of conductor Dinis Sousa. This symphony is a celebration of melody, showcasing Dvořák's mastery in creating music that is both joyful and profound.

The event is priced between £26-£62, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 for tickets over £15, sold by B:Music. We offer a range of discounts, including multi-buy offers and reduced prices for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to enjoy this musical feast.

The concert will last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the musical experiences of Sibelius and Dvořák.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra bring to life the vivid portraits of Finland and the cheerful landscapes of Estonia through the music of Sibelius, Dvořák, and Arvo Pärt. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable musical journey!

Sibelius & Dvořák

The International Convention Centre

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Classic FM Hall of Fame concert, hosted by Classic FM's John Suchet on Friday, 21st March 2025, at 7:30pm in the prestigious Symphony Hall, Birmingham. This definitive countdown of Britain’s favourite classical music promises to be a night filled with the melodies you love and cherish. From the powerful strains of Nessun Dorma to the enchanting Sleeping Beauty Waltz, prepare to be transported by the full City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO), under the baton of conductor Ben Palmer.

The programme for the evening includes a selection of the world's most beloved pieces:
- Rachmaninoff's Symphony No.2: Adagio
- Sibelius' Karelia Suite
- Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty Waltz
- Beethoven's Symphony No.7: II Allegretto
- Mascagni's Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
- Puccini's Nessun Dorma
- Verdi's Libiamo ne' lieti calici
Additionally, the concert will feature music from iconic films and operas such as Emma, Lord of the Rings, Carmen, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Tickets are priced between £26 and £62, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 included for tickets over £15, sold by B:Music. Attendees can take advantage of multi-buy discounts, and special rates are available for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients. The concert will last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power and beauty of classical music's most celebrated works performed live. Book your tickets now for an evening of great melodies that promises to be a highlight of the musical year.

Classic FM Hall of Fame

No city in Europe lives and breathes classical music like Vienna – or performs it with more style. The Vienna Tonkünstler isn’t the city’s most famous orchestra, but it’s the most youthful in spirit, with an approach to music-making that embraces both adventure and a deep sense of tradition.

Vienna Tonkünstler Orchestra

Cadogan Hall 

The Symphonic Dances is an exhilarating summary of Rachmaninov’s life’s work – rhythmically animated and truly symphonic, nostalgic and sarcastic. He creates a wondrous kaleidoscope of instrumental colours, from the mellow crooning of an alto saxophone to the dry-bones clatter of a xylophone, and with its incisive dance rhythms inspired by folk and jazz the work finally explodes with visceral energy. More akin to a symphony, Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto is a real tour de force of a piece, calling on everything in the violinist’s technical arsenal as well as vast physical and emotional stamina. The wide emotional range of its four-movement structure encompasses brooding, elegiac melancholy with savage, mocking sarcasm before it gives itself up totally to a rhythmic energy and brilliance of colour. Sibelius’ gem of a miniature masterpiece, Valse Triste, portrays a dance of death between a woman and the Grim Reaper, and is both haunting and poignant.

Symphonic Dances

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Portsmouth Guildhall

The Springfield Symphony performed Beethoven’s ever-popular and dramatic Fifth Symphony at its inaugural concert in 1935, so in honor of our 90th year, we play it again. You will also hear Sibelius’s stormy and passionate Violin Concerto and Overture for Orchestra by Polish composer Graznya Bacewich, one of the first women composers from Poland to gain international acclaim. And there will be one more piece, a surprise for everyone to honor our anniversary…that you’ll have to be here to hear!

Stormy Weather

Missouri State University

When Johan Dalene won the Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition in 2019, one critic predicted that he’d become the greatest Swedish violinist in generations: a player with ‘a wondrous tone, an elegant straightforwardness and a freshness of utterance’.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

Experience the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights through the enchanting music of Vasks, Grieg, and Sibelius, performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. This captivating concert, taking place at the Lighthouse in Poole on Wednesday, 19th February at 7:30 pm, promises an evening of stirring melodies and profound emotions. Under the baton of conductor Gergely Madaras, with the virtuosic Louis Schwizgebel on piano, the program features Vasks' "Musica Serena," Grieg's iconic "Piano Concerto," and Sibelius' groundbreaking "Symphony No.1."

Each piece in the concert's lineup is a testament to the composers' ability to evoke the spirit of the North, from Grieg's folk-inspired concerto to Sibelius' symphonic exploration of Nordic landscapes, and Vasks' message of hope and beauty amidst chaos. The concert is not just a performance but an immersive journey into the heart of Northern Europe's musical heritage.

Tickets are priced between £17 and £52, offering a range of seating options to accommodate all attendees. Priority booking is available for BSO Members, ensuring loyal patrons have the first opportunity to secure their seats for this must-see event.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the BSO box office. Open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, our team is ready to assist you at hello@bsorchestra.co.uk or by phone at 01202 669925. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable night with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, celebrating the power and beauty of music inspired by the Northern Lights.

Northern Lights

An independent producer/presenter has rented the theater for this performance; it is not programmed by the Straz Center.

Tampa Bay Symphony

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

An HSO favorite, Sirena Huang, returns to the Belding Stage to perform the famous Sibelius violin concerto. We’re thrilled to have her back for our Valentine’s weekend concerts. It makes sense to play something romantic, of course, so Don Juan comes to mind.  There’s no need to take a trip to experience something exotic; come to the Hartford Symphony and let the music take you away.

Sirena Plays Sibelius

Belding Theater

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the sea. Start by discovering Garth Neustadter’s Seaborne, the TFO debut of a stunning 30-minute concerto for six percussionists, orchestra and big-screen film that honors our oceans – featuring the popular Percussion Collective. Then voyage into Debussy’s classic La Mer, filled with mesmerizing waves of power and peace. Rounding out the program is Sibelius’ The Oceanides. Chelsea Gallo conducts.

Debussy’s La Mer

Beguiling melodies and evocative masterpieces are central to this concert, with works from musical giants. From Sibelius’s rousing, patriotic tone poem Finlandia to Alfvén’s celebratory Swedish Rhapsody, there is much more in between. Experience the virtuosity of pianist Joseph Moog as he performs Grieg’s lush and evocative Piano Concerto, infused with folk influences and memorable melodies; lose yourself in the melancholic strains of Sibelius’s Valse Triste; journey through the day with Peer Gynt and feel the magic of the Northern Lights in Christine Hals’s Calling the Aurora from Frozen.

The Hallé - Finlandia

The Bridgewater Hall

The composer dubbed 'Mr Crescendo' gets this afternoon's concert under way. The whole of Rossini's opera The Italian Girl in Algiers is still regularly staged, unlike many other operas where only the overtures get performed nowadays. The overture begins with a slow introduction featuring an exposed oboe solo. Then, as one might expect, momentum and volume soon increase and we're off in typical Rossini fashion racing towards the finish line.

RTWSO: Rossini, Beethoven, Sibelius

Assembly Hall Theatre

Tarmo Peltokoski returns to lead Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, an awe-inspiring monument of ingenious lyricism and technical experimentation, performed by renowned Armenian violinist Sergey Khachatryan, followed by Vaughan Williams’s Symphony No. 4, a deeply compelling work that captures a spectrum of human emotions, from tumultuous intensity to profound serenity.

TSO - Tchaikovsky & Vaughan Williams

David Pecaut Square

### Event Description: Benjamin Grosvenor Plays Mozart with the London Philharmonic Orchestra

**Event Title:** Benjamin Grosvenor Plays Mozart - LPO

**Date and Time:** Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 6:30 PM

**Location:** Royal Festival Hall, London

**Ticket Prices:** £7 - £70

**Event Overview:**
Join the London Philharmonic Orchestra for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring the renowned pianist Benjamin Grosvenor. Under the baton of LPO Principal Guest Conductor Karina Canellakis, the concert promises to be a captivating experience, blending the timeless beauty of Mozart with the evocative power of Sibelius.

**Program:**
- **Sibelius:** En Saga (17 minutes)
- **Mozart:** Piano Concerto No. 21, K467 (29 minutes)
- **Sibelius:** Lemminkäinen Suite (44 minutes)

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Karina Canellakis
- **Piano:** Benjamin Grosvenor

**Highlights:**
- Benjamin Grosvenor will bring to life the majesty, beauty, and unchained melody of Mozart’s 21st Piano Concerto.
- The concert will open with Sibelius’s gripping evocation of the Viking age, followed by the vivid and powerful retelling of ancient Finnish tales in the Lemminkäinen Suite.

**Special Notes:**
- The concert is generously supported by Victoria Robey CBE.
- The Financial Times praises Grosvenor as "the real deal."

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Experience the wonder of live music with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Benjamin Grosvenor in a concert that promises both sunlight and shadow, majesty and beauty. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening at the Royal Festival Hall.

Benjamin Grosvenor plays Mozart

An inspirational game-changer, Karina Canellakis has blazed a trail for female conductors since winning the Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award in 2016, being the first woman to conduct the First Night of the BBC Proms in 2019 and becoming the Principal Guest Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra in 2020. She begins her first visit to Nottingham in this role with Sibelius’s En Saga. Although he described it as the ‘expression of a state of mind’ rather than a mythical adventure, there’s no shortage of action in this powerful ‘psycho-drama’. There’s an altogether more serene mood in Mozart’s most popular Piano Concerto, particularly in the ethereal central movement which gained the nickname, the ‘dream andante.’ It’s performed here by the exceptional British pianist, Benjamin Grosvenor, a perfect match for Mozart’s light-touch lyricism.

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as the Eugene Symphony presents "Tania conducts Sibelius" on Thursday, January 23, at 7:30 PM at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. Under the baton of conductor Tania Miller, this concert promises a blend of power, grandeur, and tender poetic expression.

The evening will feature a remarkable program, including the profound "Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4," performed by the deeply musical and technically nimble pianist Harmony Zhu. Zhu, hailed for her naturalness and probing sensitivity, will bring this masterpiece to life, showcasing her exceptional talents. The concert will also take you on a journey through the Nordic ice with Sibelius's soaring "Symphony No. 1" and explore the enchanting "Birds of Paradise," inspired by BBC's Planet Earth.

Harmony Zhu, a prodigious talent recognized worldwide, will captivate the audience with her extraordinary musical maturity and charming charisma. Having performed with some of the world's leading orchestras and at prestigious festivals, Zhu's performance is not to be missed.

The Eugene Symphony is committed to the health and safety of its audience members, musicians, and staff. Attendees are encouraged to follow the most up-to-date health and safety protocols available on the Eugene Symphony Safety page. Whether you choose to wear a mask or not, we want you to feel comfortable and enjoy the exceptional musical experience we have prepared for you.

Don't miss this special evening with the Eugene Symphony, Tania Miller, and Harmony Zhu. Secure your tickets now for "Tania conducts Sibelius" and be part of a musical event that promises to be both powerful and poetically expressive.

Tania conducts Sibelius

Hult Center for the Performing Arts

With its fiery passions surging from icy evocations, Sibelius’ sole concerto is one of the most cherished works in the violin repertoire. SCO Conductor Emeritus Joseph Swensen has long been a committed and much-lauded Sibelian: he accompanies young, New Zealand-born Geneva Lewis – until recently a member of the prestigious BBC New Generation Artists project – in this intensely emotional masterpiece.

Sibelius Violin Concerto

The Queen's Hall

Buchanan Galleries

Music is on a higher plane than everything else in the world.
– Jean Sibelius

CSYO CONCERT ORCHESTRA: Slavonic Legends

Cincinnati Music Hall

LSO Concertmaster Anton Miller opens this performance with Sibelius’ heart-wrenching Violin Concerto in D Minor. Following intermission, the orchestra explores themes of love, loss, and the mysteries of the eternal with the dramatic Prelude and Liebestod from Wagner’s tragic opera Tristan und Isolde and Strauss’ transcendent tone poem Tod und Verklärung (Death and Transfiguration).

Love, Loss & Eternity

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Imagine a swelling river of sound; a musical voyage that begins amid the tranquillity of nature and ends in a surge of triumph. That’s Sibelius’s Second Symphony, and there are few experiences in classical music more invigorating, or more stirring. Wagner’s evocative Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde is a stirring exploration of love and longing. Wagner’s intense and lyrical music sets the stage for an unforgettable journey through the complexities of passion and loss.

Before this, we present one of Bruckner’s early and rarely performed compositions to mark Bruckner’s 200th anniversary, as part of the international #AntonBruckner2024 celebrations. In 1862 Bruckner attended a performance of Wagner’s Tannhäuser that changed his life forever: from then on, he determined to devote more time to composition. With hardly any experience in orchestral scoring, Bruckner’s characteristics are clearly present in this overture which ends with a typically Brucknerian blazing G major conclusion.

Bristol Symphony Orchestra

St George's Bristol

It is a dear friend of the orchestra who steps up to the conductor's podium on an evening where none other than Beethoven and Sibelius have the leading roles. At the keys sits one of the most interesting piano virtuosos of our time, Swiss Beatrice Berrut.

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Konservatoriets Koncertsal

RDAM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Anu Tali

RDAM Annual Gala Concert

Head north – to Norway’s dramatic fjords and the natural wonders of Finland and Sweden – in the company of California-born conductor Ryan Bancroft and one of today’s most exciting young pianists.

Grieg Piano Concerto

The Usher Hall

His Majesty's Theatre

She has performed at venues across the world and her performance in Reykjavík’s Harpa Concert Hall of the six Bach Cello Suites was hailed as “an awe-inspiring experience” (Fréttablaðið, Iceland). She’ll be joined by Franco-Belgian pianist Antoine Préat, whose distinctive voice and strong musical convictions have been winning plaudits.

Geirþrúður Guðmundsdóttir & Antoine Préat

Immerse yourself in the ethereal sounds of the North with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's captivating concert series, "Sibelius Seven & Nordic Music Days." Scheduled for two unforgettable evenings on Friday, November 1st, and Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, this event promises to transport audiences to the majestic landscapes of the Nordic regions through the power of music.

Under the baton of esteemed conductor Thomas Søndergård, the RSNO will present a diverse repertoire that showcases the rich musical heritage and contemporary creativity of the Nordic countries. The program includes works by Lisa Robertson, Errollyn Wallen, Rune Glerup, Bent Sørensen, and the iconic Symphony No. 7 by Jean Sibelius, among others. Each piece has been carefully selected to represent the unique voices and stories of the North, from the serene beauty of Northern Lights to the profound depths of Evening Land.

Highlighting the event are performances by world-renowned soloists, including violin virtuoso Isabelle Faust and the innovative silent performer Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir. Their exceptional talents will bring to life the intricate melodies and harmonies of the North, creating a mesmerizing auditory experience.

The concert series will take place at two prestigious venues: Usher Hall in Edinburgh on November 1st and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow on November 2nd. Both evenings will commence at 7:30 PM, offering audiences the chance to experience the magic of Nordic music in two of Scotland's most vibrant cities.

This event not only celebrates the legacy of Nordic composers but also introduces the audience to the contemporary sounds emerging from the region. It's a rare opportunity to explore the musical innovations and traditions of the North, all in the company of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and its distinguished guests.

Tickets are available for purchase, with various pricing options to accommodate all attendees. Special discounts are offered for under 18s, under 26s, mature students, unemployed patrons, patrons with disabilities, and groups, ensuring that everyone has the chance to partake in this extraordinary musical journey.

Don't miss the chance to be part of "Sibelius Seven & Nordic Music Days" – a celebration of Nordic music that promises to be as enchanting as the landscapes that inspired it.

Sibelius Seven & Nordic Music Days

One of the great masterworks, Elgar’s Cello Concerto is a wistful, beautiful piece that falls towards the end of his composing career, when he wondered if he had any musical relevance, and there’s a sense of solitude – even loneliness – that haunts this work. Elsewhere, the Ulster Orchestra brass take to the skies, first in the sun chariot of the Greek God Helios in Saint-Saëns’s Phaeton Overture and then as a flock of whooper swans in that famous finale of Sibelius’s triumphant Fifth Symphony.  

Soaring Spirits

Ulster Hall

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra as we present "Prokofiev & Sibelius" on Thursday, 24 October 2024, at 2:15pm in the prestigious Symphony Hall, Birmingham. This concert promises to be a journey through the international language of music, featuring compositions that have resonated from Los Angeles to St Petersburg to Helsinki.

The program will open with William Grant Still's "Threnody In Memory of Jean Sibelius," a stunning tribute that captures the profound influence of Sibelius on the world of music. Following this, the stage will be set for Prokofiev’s "Piano Concerto No.2," a piece known for its electrifying energy and demanding virtuosity, brilliantly executed by the talented Yeol Eum Son on piano. The afternoon will culminate with Sibelius’s exuberant "Symphony No.5," a masterpiece inspired by the majestic sight of flying swans, a work that Sibelius himself described as "one of my greatest experiences."

Under the baton of conductor Jonathon Heyward, this concert is not just a performance but an exploration of the beauty and power of music that transcends time and geography. The event is set to last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval, offering audiences a perfect blend of emotional depth and breathtaking musicianship.

Tickets are priced between £26-£62, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 included for tickets priced over £15. We are pleased to offer a range of discounts, including multi-buy discounts, reduced prices for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience this magnificent performance.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the timeless works of Prokofiev and Sibelius, performed by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Book your tickets now for an afternoon that promises to be both moving and memorable.

Prokofiev & Sibelius

Where do you want to go today? Star violinist Maria Włoszczowska takes the brilliant young string players of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama on a whirlwind European tour – from Sibelius’s Nordic forests to the English meadows of Edward Elgar, and from Mozart’s Vienna to the mountains of Romania – where things are about to get wild. And all without leaving Cardiff!

Royal Welsh String Soloists & Maria Włoszczowska

Bute Park

Principal Conductor Edward Gardner presents a powerful programme featuring works by Tania León, Shostakovich, Britten and Sibelius. Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja takes centre stage for a dazzling performance of Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto.

Carnegie Hall, New York City

Carnegie Hall

Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor

University of Michigan

Principal Conductor Edward Gardner presents a powerful programme featuring works by Tania León, Shostakovich and Sibelius. Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja takes centre stage for a dazzling performance of Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto.

DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame

by Beethoven, Brahms, Sibelius and Stankovych.

There’s always a special atmosphere when a Ukrainian orchestra plays at Cadogan Hall – an indomitable spirit, grounded in a deep-rooted and fiercely-cherished musical tradition. And in Lviv – a city where Central European culture meets the Slavic world – that spirit burns brighter than ever.

Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine

Sibelius sees a flight of swans on a summer evening, and hears a melody that could have been wrought from the elements. Beethoven shakes his fist at tyranny, and sounds a fanfare for freedom. And Shostakovich whispers secrets in the shadows, in a concerto that refuses to be silent. It’s all about memory, and all about truth.

Edward Gardner conducts Sibelius

Studio Theatre

Experience the magic of music at our TSO Open House & Free Concert! Join us for an extraordinary day of free musical experiences designed for newcomers and symphony fanatics alike.

Open House & Free Concert

Dive into the depths of musical brilliance with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks 1: Into the Deep. Join us on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 8pm at the Arts & Culture Centre for an unforgettable evening under the baton of the dynamic conductor Simon Rivard.

Isabella D’éloize Perron, Violin

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Oklahoma City Philharmonic proudly presents "Opening Night with Midori" on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 8:00 PM at the Civic Center Music Hall. This spectacular season opener features the world-renowned violinist Midori, under the baton of conductor Alexander Mickelthwate.

The evening's program includes two masterpieces: Sibelius's Concerto for Violin in D Minor, op. 47, and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, op. 47. These pieces promise to showcase the virtuosic talents of Midori and the exceptional artistry of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

Tickets will be available for sale starting Friday, August 23. Don't miss your chance to be part of this musical celebration. Sign up now for single ticket on-sale notifications and ensure your seat at this must-attend event.

For more information on directions, parking, nearby dining, and FAQs such as dress code, concert duration, and child attendance policy, please visit our website or contact us directly at 405-842-5387. Join us at the Civic Center Music Hall for an evening of breathtaking music and artistic excellence.

Opening Night With Midori

Civic Center Music Hall

Afternoon concert with RDAM's Symphony Orchestra conducted by a conducting student.

RDAM's Symphony Orchestra - Beethoven and Sibelius

Under the baton of conductor Aleksandra Melaniuk, soloists from the Conservatory perform concerto movements with the Colburn Orchestra. The program includes works by Sibelius, Ibert, Lundquist, Mozart, and Brahms for violin, flute, piano, and tuba.

Colburn Orchestra: Concerto Forum

One California Plaza

Renowned violinist Erin Keefe (’03), concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra and Curtis faculty member, joins dynamic conductor, clarinetist, and composer Osmo Vänskä and Curtis’s extraordinary emerging professional musicians for a tour of North America. Built around the octet version of Sibelius’s evocative tone poem En Saga, this eclectic program features cherished classics by Mozart and Sibelius, alongside striking early twentieth-century works such as Dohnányi’s string trio, Serenade in C major, and Schulhoff’s fiery, folk-influenced Concertino for flute, viola, and double bass.

Curtis on Tour in Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society

Copenhagen Phil conducted by Christoph Gedschold

Copenhagen Phil – Sibelius and Rachmaninov

With its fiery passions surging from icy evocations, Sibelius’ sole concerto is one of the most cherished works in the violin repertoire. SCO Conductor Emeritus Joseph Swensen has long been a committed and much-lauded Sibelian: he accompanies young, New Zealand-born Geneva Lewis – until recently a member of the prestigious BBC New Generation Artists project – in this intensely emotional masterpiece.  

SCO 24/25: Sibelius Violin Concerto

A masterpiece of emotion and virtuosity, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto features lyrical melodies, expressive solos and a brilliant finale!

Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Join us for performances featuring talented and passionate musicians from the DMV area. MCYO’s younger ensembles will present hidden gems by Mozart, Chevalier de Saint-George, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, Romero, and more. The Philharmonic, MCYO's flagship orchestra, performs virtuosic works by Strauss, Sibelius, and Marquez, among others. In collaboration with Site-Specific Dances, the performance culminates in an immersive world premiere of Polina Nazaykinskaya's soul-stirring Fenix. This multidisciplinary work showcases the dramatic landscapes of Sedona, while hoping to impart a sense of great reverence for our precious natural world, its epic scale, and its dynamic geological processes.

Mcyo: Symphonic Interludes

The Music Center at Strathmore

Study concert with violin students under Peter Herresthal

Study concert with violin students

DKDM

### Event Description: Liberation Concert

**Date and Time:** Sunday, 12 November 2023, 2:45 PM  
**Venue:** Assembly Hall, Worthing  
**Conductor:** John Gibbons  
**Leader:** Julian Leaper  

**Program:**
- **Sibelius - Finlandia**
- **Bernard Stevens - Symphony of Liberation**
- **Dvorak - Violin Concerto**
- **Sibelius - Symphony No. 2 in D major**

**Featured Soloist:** Simon Zhu, Violin

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of music at the Assembly Hall in Worthing, featuring the theme of "Liberation." The concert will be conducted by John Gibbons with Julian Leaper as the leader. The program includes:

- **Sibelius' Finlandia:** An iconic symbol of Finnish national pride and liberation.
- **Bernard Stevens' Symphony of Liberation:** Awarded first prize in the 1945 Daily Express Victory Music competition, this piece was premiered by Sir Malcolm Sargent and has been performed by notable conductors such as Sir John Barbirolli and Charles Groves.
- **Dvorak's Violin Concerto:** Performed by the brilliant young violinist Simon Zhu, a major prizewinner at the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition. This concerto is known for its beautiful slow movement and lively dance finale.
- **Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 in D major:** Known for its uplifting conclusion, this symphony is a powerful expression of hope and deliverance from tyranny.

**About Simon Zhu:**
Simon Zhu is a rising star in the classical music world, recognized for his versatile repertoire and exceptional talent. Born in Tübingen, Germany, in 2001, Simon has won numerous prestigious awards, including First Prize at the 13th International Georg Philipp Telemann Competition and the 34th International Violin Competition Valsesia Musica. He has performed with renowned orchestras such as the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra. Simon currently studies with Prof Ana Chumachenco at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Munich and performs on a fine old Montagnana violin, generously loaned by the Florian Leonhard Fellowship.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a powerful and moving concert that celebrates the theme of liberation through the works of Sibelius, Stevens, and Dvorak.

**[Buy Tickets](#)**

For more information, visit [Simon Zhu's official website](http://www.simonzhu-violin.com).

Liberation

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Nordic music with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra's "Nordic Images" concert. This remarkable event, part of the Masterworks 3 series, is set to captivate audiences with a blend of traditional and contemporary compositions that celebrate the rich musical heritage of the Nordic region.

The highlight of the evening will be the world premiere of "Laurentia" by Duluth's own Wendy Durrwachter. This commissioned piece draws inspiration from the majestic waterways of the region, with a special focus on the awe-inspiring Lake Superior. The composition promises to be a moving tribute to the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Adding to the evening's allure, the orchestra's concertmaster, Erin Aldridge, will grace the stage with her rendition of Henryk Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No.2. This beautiful, yet seldom performed piece, is sure to leave the audience spellbound with its intricate melodies and emotional depth.

By popular demand, the concert will conclude with Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No.2. This masterpiece, a favorite among both audiences and musicians, encapsulates the spirit of Nordic landscapes through its stirring movements and breathtaking harmonies.

Join us for this unforgettable musical journey:

**Date and Time:** November 4th, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

**Location:** DECC Symphony Hall, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802

**Program:**
- Durrwachter: Laurentia (World Premiere)
- Wieniawski: Violin Concerto No.2 (Featuring Erin Aldridge on violin)
- Sibelius: Symphony No.2

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power and beauty of Nordic music. Buy your tickets now and be part of a night that celebrates the enduring legacy of these timeless compositions.

Nordic Images

Boston Symphony Hall

Symphonic Frights

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

The UK 2023 tour will be the orchestra’s biggest UK tour to date, and the first time they have toured the UK in 22 years, after last playing in the UK in May 2001.

Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra

Corn Exchange Theatre and Cinema

The Studio Hall

Wednesday Concert in Nordatlantens Brygge

North Atlantic House

World Doctors Orchestra work in collaboration with MusikBeRiget (Copenhagen)

World Doctors Orchestra

Winner of the Finnish critics’ prize 2021 for the Best Newcomer in the Arts, Emilia Hoving has emerged as one of most exciting young Finnish conductors of today, and for this concert with BBC National Orchestra of Wales she will conduct two works by her fellow countryman Sibelius. The final concert of this year’s Spring Festival opens, appropriately, with his tone poem Spring Song for Orchestra, and closes with one of his most popular and romantic works, Sibelius’s Symphony No.1.

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