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Sibelius's Violin Concerto

Stephen Johnson explores Sibelius's Violin Concerto with the help of violinist Vilde Frang and the 成人快手 Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pietari Inkinen.

Stephen Johnson offers an insight into Sibelius's Violin Concerto with the help of violinist Vilde Frang and the 成人快手 Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pietari Inkinen.

Sibelius began his musical career with high hopes of becoming a concert violinist. When destiny forged another path for him, then he expressed his relationship with his instrument through this - his only concerto, a work that combines intense virtuosity with profound depths of expression.

Stephen Johnson examines the history and background of the piece and with the help of the 成人快手 Symphony Orchestra and the remarkable young Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang, he unpicks the work to reveal a distinctly original and challenging solo concerto, that has consistently proved a firm favourite with musicians and public alike.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sat 10 Sep 2011 18:00

Music Played

  • Jean Sibelius

    Concerto in D minor Op.47 for violin and orchestra

    Conductor: Pietari INKINEN Performer: Vilde FRANG - Violin Performer: 成人快手 S O.

Broadcast

  • Sat 10 Sep 2011 18:00