Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 (in Ogden)

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Val A. Browning Center

1901 University Circle Ogden, Utah Get Directions

OVERVIEW

Thierry Fischer leads a program inspired by the striking Nordic landscape and the passions of its people. Sibelius’ Finlandia powerfully evokes his country’s struggles toward freedom while his Symphony No. 5 was commissioned by the Finnish government in celebration of his 50th birthday; the euphoric finale was inspired by Sibelius’ sighting of a flock of swans that soared “into the solar haze like a silver ribbon.” Plus, 2022-23 Artist-in-Association Emmanuel Pahud returns to give the U.S. premiere of a new flute concerto by Erkki-Sven Tüür, the frontman of one of Estonia’s most popular rock bands.

This concert also takes place at Maurice Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City April 21-22, 2023. View details >>