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Prom 42 (part 2): Sibelius - Symphonies Nos 3 and 4

Conclusion of a Prom in which Ilan Volkov conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Michael Finnissy: Janne (world premiere). Sibelius: Symphony No 4 in A minor.

Julian Rachlin, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Ilan Volkov live at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms continuing the Sibelius celebrations with his 3rd and 4th Symphonies and Violin Concerto

Live from the Royal Albert Hall
Presented by Sarah Mohr Pietsch

Sibelius :Symphony No. 3 in C major

Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor
Julian Rachlin (violin)

8.40pm Interval

9.00pm
Michael Finnissy: Janne (ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ commission: world premiere)

Sibelius: Symphony No. 4 in A minor

Julian Rachlin (violin)
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Ilan Volkov (conductor)

The Proms' Sibelius symphony cycle continues with the concise, intricately wrought Third and the darker Fourth - once described by conductor Herbert Blomstedt as 'an essay in trying to be happy which fails - on purpose'. These are paired with the composer's popular Violin Concerto with Lithuanian soloist Julian Rachlin. Conductor Ilan Volkov is a passionate champion of today's composers and here premieres a new 'fantasy-portrait' of Sibelius by Michael Finnissy - a composer whose increasingly direct musical voice draws particular connections to politics, society and culture.

[This Prom will be repeated on Friday 28th August at 2pm].

1 hour, 15 minutes

Last on

Sun 16 Aug 2015 21:00

Music Played

  • Michael Finnissy

    Janne (ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Commission, World Premiere)

    Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Ilan Volkov.
  • Jean Sibelius

    Symphony No.4 in A minor

    Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Ilan Volkov.

Credit

Role Contributor
Performer ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Broadcast

  • Sun 16 Aug 2015 21:00

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