Northern Lights Festival Program 2

Northern Lights Festival Program 2 Vladimir Ashkenazy conducts the Sydney Symphony Share Tweet A cool wind blows through Sibelius’ violin concerto as a solo line emerges from a snowy haze. It sets the tone for this rugged concerto where violinist and orchestra engage in brooding and dramatic dialogue. Violinist Akiko Suwanai and Vladimir Ashkenazy bring their virtuosity and emotional intelligence to the most musically satisfying and deeply-felt of all violin concertos. While Finland is a subtle presence in the concerto, the earlier Karelia Suite evokes the rough-hewn folk-life of the Karelia region, then under Russian control. The same love of country motivates Sibelius’ Symphony No.1. From its haunted beginning to a blazing conclusion, this is a young man’s symphony: fired with anger and hope. It is a premonition of how Sibelius would forever change the symphony, and of his role as the symbol of Finnish independence. Program: Sibelius Karelia Suite Violin Concerto Symphony No.1 Artists Vladimir Ashkenazy – Conductor Akiko Suwanai – Violin Advertisement Where Sydney Town Hall 483 George Street, Sydney Get directions on Google Maps When Wednesday 27 May 2020 from 8pm to 10pm Thursday 28 May 2020 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm Friday 29 May 2020 from 8pm to 10pm Saturday 30 May 2020 from 8pm to 10pm From 2020-05-27T20:00:00+11:00 To 2020-05-27T22:00:00+11:00 Cost Premium: $155.00 A Reserve: $135.00 B Reserve: $115.00 C Reserve: $69.00 D Reserve: $49.00 Book tickets More Info Website Phone 02 8215 4600 Twitter Facebook Instagram Hashtag: #sydneysymphonyorchestra Accessibility services Mobility access Event tags Arts Classical Concert Live music Music Advertisement Are we missing something? Help us improve this listing. Like this event? See more: Twitter Facebook Instagram The latest events direct to you