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Viktoria Mullova and the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Part of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra 2016/17 Season
Add to my Calendar 08-06-2017 19:30 08-06-2017 21:30 36 Viktoria Mullova and the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Estonian composer Arvo Part's spiritual music radiates haunting visions of otherworldly beauty; revered for its mesmeric integrity, his music has spread far beyond the boundaries of the concert hall. Here performing three of Part's enigmatic masterpieces, Viktoria Mullova is known the world over as a violinist of exceptional versatility, her extraordinary talent first capturing international attention when she won first prize at the 1980 Sibelius Competition in Helsinki. She is joined by Concertmaster of the Oxford Philharmonic, Carmine Lauri as the second violin soloist for Tabula Rasa. Sibelius's symphonic works are remarkable for their vivid evocation of Finnish landscapes - the fifth symphony concluding with a blazing orchestral triumph. Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 3AZ
England
Programme
Jean Sibelius – Symphony no.5 in E flat major, Op.82
Arvo Pärt – Passacaglia
Arvo Pärt – Fratres
Arvo Pärt – Tabula Rasa
Performers
Viktoria Mullova – Violin
Carmine Lauri – Violin
Marios Papadopoulos – Conductor
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
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Programme Note
Estonian composer Arvo Part's spiritual music radiates haunting visions of otherworldly beauty; revered for its mesmeric integrity, his music has spread far beyond the boundaries of the concert hall. Here performing three of Part's enigmatic masterpieces, Viktoria Mullova is known the world over as a violinist of exceptional versatility, her extraordinary talent first capturing international attention when she won first prize at the 1980 Sibelius Competition in Helsinki. She is joined by Concertmaster of the Oxford Philharmonic, Carmine Lauri as the second violin soloist for Tabula Rasa. Sibelius's symphonic works are remarkable for their vivid evocation of Finnish landscapes - the fifth symphony concluding with a blazing orchestral triumph.
