Sibelius and Nielsen
Thomas Sondergard and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales perform three stunning works by Sibelius, with soloist Matthew Featherstone joining them for Nielsen's Flute Concerto.
Another chance to hear the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales and former Principal Conductor Thomas Sondergard perform a concert celebrating the work of two brilliant Nordic composers. We begin with a suite by Finland's most loved composer Sibelius, inspired by music he wrote for a play about King Christian II. Next, the Orchestra's Principal Flautist Matthew Featherstone takes on the challenging role of soloist in Nielsen's playful Flute Concerto, before paying tribute in the interval to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ NOW's former piccolo player, Eva Stewart, who sadly passed away in 2017. Then it is all Sibelius, beginning with a bombastic performance of his most patriotic and anthemic tone poem, Finlandia, and ending with his Fifth Symphony β€” a majestic work celebrating the nature and countryside of his homeland, with a famous theme in the final movement inspired by a flock of swans taking flight.
Presented by Nicola Heywood Thomas, recorded in the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea in February 2018.
Sibelius: King Kristian II Suite, Op 27
Nielsen: Flute Concerto, FS 119
8.30pm
Interval Music
Debussy: Syrinx, L 129
B Tommy Andersson: Pan
Nielsen: Wind Quintet (2nd movement)
8.50pm
Sibelius: Finlandia, Op 26
Sibelius Symphony No 5 in E flat major, Op 82
Matthew Featherstone (flute)
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales
Thomas Sondergard (conductor)
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Music Played
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Jean Sibelius
King Kristian II (Suite), Op 27
Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Thomas SΓΈndergΓ¥rd. -
Claude Debussy
Syrinx
Performer: Matthew Featherstone. -
Carl Nielsen
Nielsen Flute concerto, FS 119
Performer: Matthew Featherstone. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Thomas SΓΈndergΓ¥rd. -
Carl Nielsen
Wind Quintet, Op 43 (2nd mvt)
Ensemble: DiamantEnsemblet.- Dacapo.
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Jean Sibelius
Finlandia, Op 26
Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Thomas SΓΈndergΓ¥rd. -
Jean Sibelius
Symphony No 5 in E flat major, Op 82
Performer: Thomas SΓΈndergΓ¥rd. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales. -
Jean Sibelius
Kuolema, Op 44 (1st mvt, 'Valse triste')
Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Thomas SΓΈndergΓ¥rd. -
Luke Nickel
Cousins
Performer: Liam Byrne. -
Ralph Vaughan Williams
The Lark Ascending
Performer: Tasmin Little. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis.- Chandos.
Broadcast
- Thu 14 May 2020 19:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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