Fri, 9 November at 19.30, Barbican Hall, Tickets: £30, £26, £21, £16, £12, £7 LA Philharmonic & Mattila |
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 Sibelius’ first symphony, a rich, romantic work; his third, the start of a new, ‘clean’ direction; and music by Kaija Saariaho for star soprano Karita Mattila. A concert that embodies the festival in one evening – we hear Sibelius’ first symphony, a rich, romantic work; his third, the start of a new, ‘clean’ direction; and music by Kaija Saariaho, one of the most original contemporary voices from Finland. Her song cycle Quatre instants was written for, and dedicated to, star soprano Karita Mattila. Kaija Saariaho Quatre instants Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 3 in C, Op. 52 Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39 Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Esa-Pekka Salonen conductor Karita Mattila soprano Promoted by the Barbican. Tickets: £30, £26, £21, £16, £12, £7 Click here for box office |
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