Details
Chester Cathedral
Saint Werburgh Street
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 2DY
England
Programme
Jean Sibelius – Finlandia, Op.26
Jean Sibelius – Symphony no.5 in E flat major, Op.82
Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47
Performers
Olivia Doflein – violin
Marco Bellasi – Conductor
Chester Philharmonic Orchestra
Programme Note
This year sees the 100th anniversary of Finnish independence and the orchestra are proud and honoured to be appointed as official partners by the Finnish Government in their anniversary celebrations. To honour this event the orchestra have chosen to perform an all Sibelius programme. The conductor, Italian Marco Bellasi and soloist from the Netherlands Olivia Doflein (formerly Scheepers), reflect the international emphasis of this event. We will hear Finlandia, The Violin Concerto and Symphony Number Five.