Sibelius Symphony Cycle: Symphonies 4 & 2

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Sibelius' Symphonies 1 & 2: A violinist’s perspective

Erica Miner, 24th February

An overview of Sibelius' first two symphonies from the perspective of an orchestral violinist.

Sibelius 4 and 2 with the BBC Philharmonic and John Storgårds

Rohan Shotton, 8th June

The second instalment in the BBC Philharmonic’s Sibelius cycle saw the mighty Second Symphony paired with the darker Fourth at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall. Both received superb performances.The Fourth is perhaps the hardest to enjoy of Sibelius’ seven symphonies. It lacks the obvious heroism of the First, Second, Fifth and Seventh and ends bleakly.

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