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11 Feb 2018, Cheltenham Town Hall
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales
Sibelius 5
15:00 Sun 11 Feb 2018 Cheltenham Town Hall

Sibelius 5

Sibelius’ patriotic side comes to the fore with his most anthemic tone poem and then his fifth symphony, a paean to nature and the countryside of his homeland. The first half balances Finnish fervour with music on a Danish theme, starting with a suite of light, incidental pieces for a play about King Christian II. Carl Nielsen, Denmark’s most celebrated composer, keeps the playful mood going with his concise and provocative flute concerto, played by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ NOW’s Principal Flute Matthew Featherstone.