Sibelius 2 at Gergely's

While Finns affectionately refer to it as "the Tchaikovskian Pathétique in Finnish dialect," Sibelius' Second Symphony also embodies the rumblings, resistance, and triumph of a nation striving to break free from the dominion of a dominant Russia. The powerful and resounding work, composed in 1902, solidified the composer's status as a "national hero." Following several compositions for the OPRL's young audience, including an impressive "Frankenst...