London Philharmonic Orchestra: Sibelius's Fifth

Repertoire

Copland Appalachian Spring: Suite (23’)

Errollyn Wallen Cello Concerto (15)

Liadov The Enchanted Lake (6’)

Sibelius Symphony No. 5 (30’)

Artists

Enyi Okpara* conductor

Laura van der Heijden cello

‘What beauty!’ declared Sibelius when he saw a flight of wild swans, and the melody they suggested to him is the kind of tune that comes once in a lifetime. But that’s just the climax of his epic Fifth Symphony – part of a concert filled with the energy and promise of spring. LPO Fellow Conductor Enyi Okpara – a true rising star – begins with the open spaces and big, fresh tunes of Copland’s great American ballet, before summoning shimmering magic from Liadov’s Enchanted Lake. And cellist Laura van der Heijden plays a rapturous new classic by the Master of the King’s Music, Errollyn Wallen.

Book all 6 concerts from Wednesday April 22nd at 10am, either in person or by calling the box office on 01323 412000.

General sale for all concerts on Tuesday April 28th at 10am

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