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A concerto and a symphony both in the key of E minor make an interesting pairing in this BBC Symphony Orchestra concert, whereas the phantasmagoria of stage lighting and two new works add very little.

An auspicious opening to the Oslo Philharmonic's Sibelius cycle in Vienna, closing with an especially fine Seventh where the music seems to grow organically. 

Two powerful symphonic statements by a Ukrainian and a Finnish composer flanking a calm and courtly concerto by Mozart: Jukka-Pekka Saraste and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, together with the American pianist Richard Goode.

Ellen Reid’s evocation of life under Covid restrictions captures its essence: boredom, frustration and seemingly endless continuance.

OSM Music Director Designate Rafael Payare elicits some gorgeous music-making in Tchikovsky and Sibelius. 

After a bumpy first half, Pappano turns the evening into a memorable one by delivering an outstanding rendition of the Finn's First Symphony.

The finale’s thrilling ardour was not diminished in the empty hall, as we approached the triumphant ending that Sibelius, despite being armed with bass drum, cymbal and triangle, omitted to write. 

In widescreen and under dramatic lighting, the London Philharmonic Orchestra gives gripping performances of music by Missy Mazzoli and Sibelius. 

When Mariss Jansons was forced to withdraw from his orchestra's tour, the BRSO couldn't have found a better step-in than Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

Maurice Ravel met Jean Sibelius at the Royal Festival Hall for a programme to which each composer contributed a waltz, but the musical terrain was anything but a level playing field. 

This afternoon Vassily Sinaisky was in charge of the CBSO for a matinee performance which began with Wagner’s overture, ended with a Sibelius symphony and had siphoned between them an ever-popular piano concerto by Mozart.

Sir Andrew Davis conducts the BBC Philharmonic in Elgar, Rachmaninov and Sibelius with pianist Kathryn Stott.

Three works performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin included few novel musical ideas relative to their lengths.

An all-Sibelius programme given by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo, featuring a UK première, an instrumental rarity and the First Symphony.

Alina Ibragimove reigns supreme in Symphony Hall with Brahms' Violin Concerto as Ulster Orchestra srtuggle to find the depth of emotion Sibelius deserves in Symphony No 1

Thrilling performances of Sibelius and Bartók at the Philharmonie overshadow lightweight Weber from Andreas Ottensamer.

Gripping Sibelius and Britten open a further exploration of the mighty Finn with a compelling performance from violinist Simone Lamsma.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet was a stylish soloist in Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Guest conductor Jahja Ling also led precise, elegant performances of Stravinsky’s Four Norwegian Moods.

A Carnegie Hall Sibelius concert under Osmo Vänskä and the Minnesota Orchestra brought a big American sound to the Finnish composer's symphonies, with great virtuosity and verve from violin soloist Hilary Hahn.

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Thomas Dausgaard open a cycle of symphonies by one of this year's birthday boys at the Proms, Jean Sibelius, prefaced by a signature work.

The Oslo Philharmonic, Vasily Petrenko, and violinist James Ehnes give a dazzling performance of Nielsen's Violin Concerto, but fall flat in a strangely brutal performance of Sibelius' Symphony no. 1.

The Hallé was on top form in Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Sibelius with inspiring conductor Karl-Heinz Steffens, dazzling pianist Denis Kozhukhin and superb orchestral soloists.

Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Dausgaard's thrills-to-the-max approach for Sibelius' first two symphonies promises an adventure-filled complete cycle at Seattle Symphony's festival celebrating the legendary Finnish composer.

Of all the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of Jean Sibelius in 2015, the Berlin Philharmonic’s Barbican residency must rank pretty high, with all seven symphonies in three concerts on successive days.

There’s always a reason to celebrate Sibelius. The addition of French works to San Diego Symphony’s offerings this weekend provided a panoply of tastes to the musical palate. 

John Storgårds began his week-long survey of all seven Sibelius symphonies with mixed success, presenting an excellent account of no. 1 alongside an inconsistent no. 5 at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall.Throughout the evening, Storgårds showed a keenness for capricious tempo fluctuations and remarkably heavy brass and timpani. This worked better in the first than the fifth.

What a night. The conductor, Paavo Järvi, made the evening’s performance riveting, with a modest yet heartfelt performance. There were no egos on the stage, just unpretentious and pure classical music. The programme was three works long: two symphonies either side of a violin concerto.

Throngs of the well-dressed faithful came for their periodic worship of the Vienna Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall on Friday night. Lorin Maazel led the players in a backwards tour of three Sibelius symphonies, beginning with the single-movement Seventh, moving on to the inimitable Fifth, and ending with the more traditional First.

El 36 Festival Internacional de Música de Canarias ha comenzado de manera brillante con un concierto protagonizado por la Philharmonia Orchestra bajo la dirección de Santtu-Matias Rouvali.

Unter der Leitung von Valery Gergiev sowie Solistin Janine Jansen beeindrucken die Münchner mit einem filmisch anmutenden Programm.

L'Orchestre National du Capitole, le chef américain Joseph Swensen et la violoniste Ye-Eun Choi ont défendu avec brio deux œuvres majeures du compositeur nordique.

Chouchou du public montpelliérain, Santtu-Matias Rouvali mène le passionnant Orchestre Philharmonique de Tampere, invité à conclure en apothéose le Festival de Radio France.