London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Nielsen conjures up a sun rising from the darkness in his Helios Overture, lighting up the sparkling Aegean sea. At the end of the day, the sun – and the music – sinks below the horizon. James MacMillan has explored the concerto in many forms – from saxophone to organ to percussion . The prospect of a brand new work, this time placing the whole orchestra in the spotlight, is truly exciting.