Event listing: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra perform Sibelius | Symphony Hall | Thu 10 Dec 2015 at 19:30

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Symphony HallBroad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2EA, United Kingdom

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Programme

Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957)	En Saga, a symphonic poem for orchestra, Op.9
Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957)	Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47
Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957)	Karelia Suite for orchestra, Op.11
Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957)	Symphony no. 7 in C major, Op.105

Performers

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
John Storgårds	Conductor
Christel Lee	Violin

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Sibelius played to the manner born by the Helsinki PO

Peter Marks, 10th December

An all Sibelius concert played with precision and flair by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra fails to provide fresh insights into the composer's enigmatic works but violinist Christal Lee is a soloist to watch.

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