Hush…when the great Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho died in 2023, she left behind her a trumpet concerto unlike any other, crafted to showcase the remarkable, genre-crossing artistry of trumpeter Verneri Pohjola. He gives its UK premiere tonight. a final, profoundly moving testament from one of our century’s greatest creative spirits, as she took her own “journey to silence”.

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A Meditation on Life

Barbican Centre

Hush…when the great Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho died in 2023, she left behind her a trumpet concerto unlike any other, crafted to showcase the remarkable, genre-crossing artistry of trumpeter Verneri Pohjola. He gives its UK premiere tonight. a final, profoundly moving testament from one of our century’s greatest creative spirits, as she took her own 'journey to silence'.

Three outstanding soloists. One extraordinary masterpiece. Ludwig van Beethoven's joyful Triple Concerto is one of classical music's great celebrations of collaboration, bringing piano, violin and cello together in sparkling conversation with the orchestra.

Igor Yuzefovich

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 2, 2027

with Alexandra Dariescu, Guy Johnston & Igor Yuzefovich · Bath Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

Jan 24, 2025

A Meditation on Life · BBC Symphony Orchestra

Jan 24, 2025

A Meditation on Life · Barbican Centre

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Triple Concerto by Beethoven

Bath Philharmonic Orchestra

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