Accordionist

The esteemed Paavo Järvi returns with the serene beauty of Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, and the grandeur of Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5, inspired by the natural beauty of the composer’s Finnish homeland. Accordion sensation Ksenija Sidorova adds a fresh twist to the program with Kõrvits’s dynamic Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra.

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Debussy & Sibelius

David Pecaut Square

More of a suite than a concerto, Václav Trojan’s Fairy Tales is full of appealing and catchy melodies. The seven short movements each describe a fairy-tale character, such as the sleeping princess, the charming prince and the evil dragon.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Bristol Beacon

After a sombre opening, the overture to Mozart’s most enduring opera skips off in a gleeful, fugal allegro and is notable for the brilliant use of counterpoint and dynamic contrasts. More of a suite than a concerto, Václav Trojan’s Fairy Tales is full of appealing and catchy melodies. The seven short movements each describe a fairy-tale character, such as the sleeping princess, the charming prince and the evil dragon. Thomas de Hartmann’s charming vignettes also delve into the rich heritage of folklore. Having read Dante’s epic poem The Divine Comedy, an episode from the Inferno section fired Tchaikovsky’s imagination: the tale of Francesca, a young woman from Rimini who has been condemned to eternal damnation because of an illicit love affair. After an unsettling introduction, he vividly depicts the driving winds of Hell before the music dies away to a whisper and a pathetic theme on solo clarinet launches Francesca’s tale before building in a long crescendo of passion.

Fairytales and Folklore

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Accordionist Ksenija Sidorova, is a completely captivating performer and, if you haven’t already seen her in action, this is your chance to put that right!

LCO & Friends: the one with Ksenija Sidorova

With its evocation of snowy northern landscapes and an unforgettable, triumphant finale, Sibelius’ Second Symphony stands as an emblem of Finland’s nationalist spirit. The program begins with Brahms’ gloriously lyrical tribute to Haydn and Prophecy, a one-movement accordion concerto exploring the tradition of clairvoyance in various cultures by Estonian composer (and progressive rock veteran) Erkki-Sven Tüür.

Accordionist

Ksenija Sidorova

Events

Upcoming events

2 - 4 Apr, 2026

Sibelius 2 & Tüür Accordion Concerto · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Oct 30 - Nov 2, 2025

Debussy & Sibelius · Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Mar 28, 2025

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra · Bristol Beacon

Future and recently performed repertoire

Accordion in Dances: Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra by Kõrvits

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

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