Sibelius' Second Symphony

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music: Sage OneSt Mary's Square Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, North-East, NE8 2JR, United Kingdom

Dates/times in London time zone

Friday 24 April 2026

19:30

Programme

Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957)	Finlandia, symphonic poem for orchestra, Op.26
Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)	Concerto for Violin and String Orchestra in D minor
Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957)	Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.43

Performers

Thomas Zehetmair	Conductor
Royal Northern Sinfonia

From the very first notes of Sibelius’ Second Symphony you feel like you’re in good company. Warm and friendly, it’s like a hug from an old friend. But it’s not all cosy, there are gorgeous, expansive musical vistas to be had, like hiking up a hill to have the view beyond exposed at the last moment. Sibelius ratchets up the drama as the piece goes on, ending in blaze of glory and triumph.

Tickets £22.50 - £50.50

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