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Sibelius’ Finest

Kristiina Poska, Marc Bouchkov & Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider
Sat 9 Nov 19:30
9 Nov
19:30
  • 9 Nov
    19:30
    St Ghislenus Church, Waarschoot
    Sint-Ghislenuskerk
    sold out

Lodewijk Mortelmans ‘Hartverheffing’ from ‘Elegie’ (Only in De Singel)
Johannes Brahms Violin concerto in D
Jean Sibelius Symphony no. 2 in D

Sibelius' Second Symphony

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listening guide

Dive into the wonderful world of Sibelius' Symphony No 2: a masterpiece born in glittering Italy and becoming the symbol of Finnish pride. Get wrapped up in Sibelius' finest: a warm embrace of sounds that, like an Indian summer, makes your heart beat faster. The concert starts with Brahms’ violin concerto with violinist Marc Bouchkov. Feast on lyrical melodies, moving duets and a rousing Hungarian finale.

A warm embrace of sounds.

Programme

duration concert → 1u 50min
including 20 min break

Lodewijk Mortelmans (1868 - 1952)
‘Hartverheffing’ from ‘Elegie’ (only in De Singel)

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Violin concerto in D

Jean Sibelius (1865- 1957)
Symphony no. 2 in D

This classical concert will take place on 10 October 2024 at Concertgebouw Brugge, 11 October 2024 at Cultuurcentrum Hasselt, 12 October 2024 at Muziekcentrum De Bijloke Gent and 13 October 2024 at DE SINGEL Antwerpen. On 9 November 2024 we bring this concert with an alternative programme in Waarschoot with soloist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider.

Credits

Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen

orchestra

Kristiina Poska

conductor

Marc Bouchkov