"I should like to compare the symphony to a river. It is born from various rivulets that seek each other, and in this way the river proceeds wide and powerful toward the sea." - Sibelius, on his Symphony No. 5. While composing his 5th Symphony, Sibelius wrote about the inspiration he felt from the Nordic landscape and the glory of the natural world around him. 🌱🦢 Join Ulster Orchestra, Nadège Rochat - Cellist and conductor Chloé van Soeterstède for Soaring Spirits on Friday 1 November in the U

Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony has been described as his love letter to nature. What do you see when listening to this piece? Here is an excerpt of the Orchestra performing the third movement of this exquisite piece, recorded during last year’s concerts with Professor Brian Cox. You can experience the full symphony live in July when acclaimed Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska leads the Sydney Symphony in an enchanting program of Finnish music. 🎟️ sydsymph.com/44ARY6P 📽️ Barking Mad Productions & Apo

77 reactions | Jean Sibelius faced several obstacles while composing his Fifth Symphony, from creative hesitations about form during an age of radical change in music to a civil war. Hear how the symphony overcame tremendous odds before it is featured on an upcoming CSO program on February 27-March 2. Get tickets at cso.org/ps/24533 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Facebook

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241 reactions · 14 shares | Sibelius’ majestic Fifth Symphony takes flight in rehearsals ✨ Experience it live this Thursday at 7.30pm at Glasgow’s City Halls, or listen on BBC Radio 3 In Concert. Ryan Wigglesworth conducts. | BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra | Facebook

Exploring Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 with Sam Bergman