
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Programme
Arvo Pärt Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3
Thea Musgrave Song of the Enchanter
Sibelius Symphony No. 5
Performers
Olari Elts conductor
Barry Douglas piano*
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
(*change to previously advertised artist)
The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra will provide the finale to our Zurich International Orchestra Series 2022-23, opening its programme with a work by the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, whom many regard as the world’s greatest living composer, in his moving tribute to Benjamin Britten.
We make no apology for programming in the series a second Rachmaninov piano concerto in the composer’s anniversary year, and Barry Douglas’ interpretation of the Third Piano Concerto is sure to be a highlight of the season.
The concert will end with Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony with its glorious finale, inspired by a flight of swans above Sibelius’ country home where he wrote the Symphony.
‘… an enthralling mix of chiselled brilliance and melting lyricism.’ (Belfast Telegraph on Barry Douglas)
The Zurich International Orchestra Series is sponsored by Zurich.
Ticket Information
£49 (premium), £45, £37, £30, £24, £18
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Series Discount
Book 2-3 concerts: save 10%
Book 4-6 concerts: save 15%
Book 7-8 concerts: save 20% plus free concert programmes* for each ticket holder
(*free programme excludes Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra concert)
Group Discount
Group discounts of up to 25% available. See series page for details.
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Zurich International Orchestra Series 2022-23
Our series celebrates the finest musical talent from around the globe, including Maxim Vengerov, Stephen Hough, Freddy Kempf, Jennifer Pike, and Nemanja Radulovićt.
Series and group discounts available.
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