Sibelius’ Second Symphony

Name: Sibelius’ Second Symphony
Start: 2024-11-03T16:00:00
Location: Canyon High School

Mid-Texas Symphony

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Experience the powerful journey from darkness to light by two Nordic composers who were touched by the warmth of the Mediterranean. Danish composer Carl Nielsen depicts the movement of the sun in his Helios Overture, while Jean Sibelius lets his Second Symphony move from darkness to triumph, rendering it a symbol of Finland’s fight for independence. Micah Wilkinson solos in the powerhouse Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto.

Program

Jean Sibelius - Symphony No. 2

Composer

Carl Nielsen - Helios Overture

Composer

Arutiunian - Trumpet Concerto

Composer

Participants

Akiko Fujimoto

Conductor

Micah Wilkinson

Trumpet