GSOPlay pre-concert talk: Sibelius Symphonies

By Bachtrack, 01 December 2015

On 2nd December 2015, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Kent Nagano will be performing the Sibelius Symphonies nos. 3, 6 and 7, broadcast live on GSOPlay.

Watch David Larkin from Sydney University gives an insight into the seven symphonies:

Sofia Johanson, 8th October

As the Kyiv Philharmonic Orchestra begins its 2026–27 season, it does so amidst increasing ballistic and drone attacks on Ukraine’s capital. Three of its youngest musicians, and pianist Fanya Lin describe what it’s like to perform during wartime.

Rhythms of dissent: Minimalism’s radicals

David Grundy, 1st October

As musical minimalism was gaining currency throughout the world, a generation of Dutch musicians took increasingly radical approaches. Amsterdam’s Muziekgebouw is celebrating 50 years since this high watermark of musical dissent.

Rising Stars: Ten to watch in 2026–27

Mark Pullinger, 2nd September

Editor Mark Pullinger selects ten young performers who are definitely worth following in the coming season.

Unmissable young dancers and choreographers for 2026–27

Deborah Weiss, 2nd September

Bachtrack’s dance writers choose up and coming young dance talents who shouldn’t be missed in the 2026–27 season.

Re-imaginings and new creations: Dance world premieres for 2026–27

Deborah Weiss, 1st September

With new works from English National Ballet, Rambert and National Ballet of Japan, we take a taste of some of the new dance creations premiering around the world during the 2026–27 season.

Inside out and upside down: Opera world premieres 2026–27

Lawrence Dunn, 1st September

This season, new operas are depositing characters in limbo between this life and the next – from Lincoln in Missy Mazzoli’s Lincoln in the Bardo, to Bassem Akiki’s supernatural retelling of the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

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