Sibelius’s Second
In commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of Benjamin Britten's death, former BBC Young Musician winner Guy Johnston performs the intense Cello Symphony. The programme also features the UK premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's Festen Suite, adapted from his 2025 opera, alongside Sibelius's powerful Symphony No. 2. Conducted by Sakari Oramo, the concert explores themes of intensity, darkness, and eventual triumph.
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Who is performing at Sibelius’s Second?+
The BBC Symphony Orchestra takes the stage with conductor Sakari Oramo and cellist Guy Johnston.
What is on the programme for this concert?+
The performance features Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2, Benjamin Britten’s Cello Symphony, and the UK premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage’s Festen Suite.
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