Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra & Pekka Kuusisto play Sibelius

Andrea Tarrodi Birds of Paradise Sibelius Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 Celebrated for his imaginative programming and charismatic stage presence, Finnish violinist and director Pekka Kuusisto leads one of Europe’s finest orchestras, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, in their National Concert Hall debut. Hailed by The Guardian as “a thrillingly original musician,” Kuusisto brings fresh insight and energy to this compelling programme. The evening opens with Birds of Paradise by Swedish composer Andrea Tarrodi. Inspired by one of David Attenborough’s 2006 Planet Earth films for the