Fact file
| Composer | Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957) |
| Period | 20th century |
| Year | 1919 |
| Work type | Orchestral |
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TokyoSir Simon Rattle conducts the London Symphony Orchestra
Ravel, Szymanowski, Sibelius
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From Sibelius to Giguère, Mälkki returns to the LSO with versatility
Despite an impressive Elgar concerto with Müller-Schott, it was in the Sibelius symphony that Mälkki fell short.
RTÉ NSO delivers enjoyable Nielsen, Ravel and Sibelius
A charming rendition of Nielsen's Aladdin Suite and Ravel’s Piano Concerto made up the first half while Martín gave us a romantic rendition of Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony.
Leif Ove Andsnes unleashes Nordic magic
Paavo Järvi joined artist-in-residence Leif Ove Andsnes and the musicians of the New York Philharmonic for Rachmaninov, Salonen and Sibelius.
Heights of expression from Oramo and the BBCSO
A dream programme of works by Strauss, Berg and Sibelius, matched by performances from Sakari Oramo, Alina Pogostkina and the BBC Symphony Orchestra that really hit the sweet spot.
Life, examined: the Oslo Phil plays Hovland
Playing music by Copland, Hovland and Sibelius, the Oslo Philharmonic and Dalia Stasevska gave exciting performances, even though the quality of the music did not always match.