Sibelius: Symphony No. 2

Composer Jean Sibelius proclaimed that his Second Symphony was “pure music.” Its stunning emotional range – from lyricism to discord to triumph – traces the struggles, crises, and turning-points experienced in a lifetime. Though the works of Latvian poet, pianist, and composer Lūcija Garūta were banned under Soviet occupation, her only Piano Concerto is a musical response to personal tragedy and the loss of the composer's niece. This powerful program is filled with passion, catharsis, and hope.  

With support from the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit.