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Swedish Philharmonia (Gävle Symphony Orchestra)
Part of the Zurich International Orchestra Series 2019-20 Season
Add to my Calendar 13-03-2020 19:30 13-03-2020 21:30 36 Swedish Philharmonia (Gävle Symphony Orchestra) ‘One of the great experiences of my life! God, how beautiful,’ wrote Sibelius in his diary, alongside the climactic theme ending his Fifth Symphony, after having witnessed 16 swans take flight. Your heart will soar with Sibelius’ stunning music, after a performance of Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto by violin tour de force Viktoria Mullova. ‘Mullova’s bow dances across the strings with a virtuosity and panache few could match’ (Evening Standard) The Zurich International Orchestra Series is sponsored by Zurich Insurance Group Duration: approx. 2 hours (incl. interval) Cadogan Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
Sloane Square, Belgravia
London
SW1X 9DQ
England
Programme
Felix Mendelssohn – Symphony no.5 in D minor 'Reformation', Op.107
Sergey Prokofiev – Violin Concerto no.2, Op.63
Jean Sibelius – Symphony no.5 in E flat major, Op.82
Performers
Viktoria Mullova – violin
Jaime Martín – Conductor
Swedish Philharmonia (Gävle Symphony Orchestra)
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Programme Note
‘One of the great experiences of my life! God, how beautiful,’ wrote Sibelius in his diary, alongside the climactic theme ending his Fifth Symphony, after having witnessed 16 swans take flight. Your heart will soar with Sibelius’ stunning music, after a performance of Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto by violin tour de force Viktoria Mullova.
‘Mullova’s bow dances across the strings with a virtuosity and panache few could match’ (Evening Standard)
The Zurich International Orchestra Series is sponsored by Zurich Insurance Group
Duration: approx. 2 hours (incl. interval)
