

Two musical giants of Northern Europe, three of the most famous and celebrated classical masterworks: Sibelius’s Finlandia has long been recognized as Finland’s alternative national anthem and the composer’s Symphony No.2 is well-loved for majesty that strikes at the heart. Renowned Chinese pianist Jia Ran performs Grieg’s most iconic piano concerto. These three works infuse the concert hall with a cool Nordic sentiment as well as rugged determination.
Jean Sibelius
Finlandia, Op.26
Edvard Grieg
Piano Concerto in a minor, Op.16
1.Allegro molto moderato
2.Adagio
3.Allegro moderato molto e marcato
Jia Ran, piano
—— Intermission ——
Jean Sibelius
Symphony No.2 in D Major, Op.43
1.Allegretto
2.Tempo andante, ma rubato
3.Vivacissimo
4.Finale: Allegro moderato