Sibelius + Khachaturian
Atlanta Symphony Hall
1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30309
Feel the smoldering heat of Jean Sibelius when the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra welcomes the acclaimed Finnish conductor, Pietari Inkinen. Sibelius's ever-popular Finlandia, an anthem to liberty and national pride, opens the program. Then, gold medal-winning violinist Sergey Khachatryan plays the flashy and fiendishly difficult violin concerto by fellow Armenian Aram Khachaturian. The Orchestra rounds out the evening with the passion-filled Sibelius Second Symphony, a patriotic piece that once carried the torch for Finnish independence from Russia.
Why We Like It
- Sibelius's Finlandia is a beloved orchestral work that celebrates Finnish nationalism.
- Sergey Khachatryan, a virtuosic violinist, performs Khachaturian's technically demanding concerto.
- The Sibelius Second Symphony is an emotive and patriotic masterpiece.
Who Should Attend
Classical music fans, lovers of Finnish and Armenian culture, and audiences interested in the intersection of music and national identity will enjoy this concert.
