Jean Sibelius, born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius on December 8, 1865 in Finland, is considered Scandinavia’s most significant symphonist and one of the last great romantics. While the core of his oeuvre is undoubtedly his set of seven symphonies, his other works cannot be ignored, especially his Violin concerto, given that he himself was an accomplished violinist. In all, and in addition to the aforementioned works, he is also known for his tone poems, the more than 100 songs for voice and piano, his incidental music for numerous plays and others. Throughout his career, the composer found inspiration in nature and Nordic mythology, especially the heroic legends of Finland’s national epic, the Kalevala.
Location:
Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Strovolos Avenue 100
Strovolos, Lefkosia, Cyprus
Phone: +357 22 313 010
Website: www.strovolos.org.cy
Ticket prices:
12 Euro, 7 Euro (young people 18-26 yrs, pensioners), 5 Euro (young people 12-18 yrs), 3 Euro (children under 12)
Ticket presales:
Online at www.cyso.org.cy
Pallas Theatre Box Office (Regenis and Arsinoes corner, Nicosia 1010, +357 22 410 181), Wed 16:00-19:00
Strovolos Municipal Theare Box Office, 2 hrs before the concert
Information: + 357 22 463 144, www.cyso.org.cy
Sibelius: Valse lyrique, op. 96a
Violin concerto in D minor, op. 47
Symphony no. 5 in E flat major, op. 82
Soloist: Nicos Pittas (violin)
Conductor: Esa Heikkilä
Ιn collaboration with the Embassy of Finland
Friday, April 28, 2017, 20:30
