Ross, Beethoven and Sibelius

In this program, real and imagined heroes meet Lemminkäinen, a figure from Finnish mythology. In Sibelius' view, he was 'fair of cheek and comely beneath his brows.' Experience how Sibelius drew upon the atmosphere of this folk epic to create a canvas that invites your mind to wander. Our local hero is Principal Cello Anthony Ross, whose artistry perfectly suits Bloch’s concerto Schelomo, where the cello takes on the role of the biblical King Solomon's voice.