
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic in Sibelius and Beethoven
Chief Conductor John Storgårds in thrilling music by Per Nørgård and Sibelius. They are joined by Paul Lewis for Beethoven's Emperor Concerto.
The Chief Conductor of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic, John StorgÃ¥rds, opens tonight's programme with music dedicated to him by Per NørgÃ¥rd. A mind-bending kaleidoscope of sound; glitter and jazz with a backward glance to Sibelius.
Paul Lewis joins the orchestra for Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto, the 'Emperor'; a chance to hear one of the best-loved concertos of all in the hands of one of the world's greatest performers of the music.
Unstoppable energy launches Sibelius's Third Symphony and an optimistic choral-like finale brings the work to a conclusion. Poised between them, the central movement embraces us in haunting melody and hypnotic lilting rhythm - music that gently tugs at the heart-strings, once heard never forgotten.
Recorded at the Bridgewater Hall on 22 March 2025
Presented by Tom McKinney
Per Nørgård; Symphony No.8
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 'Emperor'
8.30 Interval
Sibelius: Symphony No.3
Paul Lewis (piano)
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra
John Storgårds (conductor)
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Per Nørgård
Symphony No 8
Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John StorgÃ¥rds. -
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto no 5 'Emperor'
Performer: Paul Lewis. Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John StorgÃ¥rds. -
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No 24 Op.78 in F sharp major
Performer: Paul Lewis. -
Jean Sibelius
Symphony No. 3
Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John StorgÃ¥rds. -
Dmitry Shostakovich
Piano Trio No 1 in C minor, Op 8, 'Poème'
Ensemble: The Florestan Trio.
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