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Sibelius Symphony No. 2
“The essence of Hadelich’s playing is beauty."
About the Concert

Friday, January 6, 2023, 11 am
Saturday, January 7 2023, 7:30 pm
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Thomas Søndergård, conductor
Augustin Hadelich, violin

 

The appearance of Augustin Hadelich is made possible by an endowed gift to the Fund for Great Artists by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Stern, Jr.

Program

Ethel SMYTH: “On the Cliffs of Cornwall,” Prelude to Act II of The Wreckers

Benjamin BRITTEN: Concerto No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 15

  1. Moderato con moto
  2. Vivace
  3. Passacaglia: Andante lento (un poco meno mosso)

INTERMISSION 

Jean SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43

  1. Allegretto
  2. Andante, ma rubato
  3. Vivacissimo—
  4. Finale: Allegro moderato

These performances are approximately 120 minutes long, including intermission. 

The performance of Ethel Smyth’s “On the Cliffs of Cornwall,” Prelude to Act II of The Wreckers is made possible by a generous gift from James and Linda Miller.

Program Notes
Ethel Smyth
“On the Cliffs of Cornwall,” Prelude to Act II of The Wreckers
Benjamin Britten
Concerto No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 15
Jean Sibelius
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43
Artist Biographies
Thomas Søndergård
Conductor
Augustin Hadelich
Violin
Orchestra
Roster
CVG
Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund
ArtsWave
NEA
Ohio Arts Council
Western & Southern Financial Group