Sibelius: Music of Fire and Ice

with Karen Gomyo and the NAC Orchestra

2025-03-05 20:00 2025-03-06 23:00 60 Canada/Eastern 🎟 NAC: Sibelius: Music of Fire and Ice

https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/36105

In-person event

Three things to know: Music that ignites and inspires: Feel the fiery passion and icy beauty of Nordic and Russian masterpieces. Karen Gomyo takes the stage: Experience waves of energy and emotion as she performs Sibelius’s stunning Violin Concerto. A journey of contrasts: From dazzling melodies to a sunrise in music, this program offers moments of both drama and light. Sibelius: Music of Fire and Ice takes you on a journey through vast Nordic landscapes, sparkling Russian melodies,...

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Southam Hall,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,Canada
March 5 - 6, 2025
March 5 - 6, 2025
8:00 pm EST

March 2025

  1. Mar 5 2025
    Wednesday

    8:00pm

  2. Mar 6 2025
    Thursday

    8:00pm

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  • Sergei Prokofiev Symphony No. 1, Op. 25, “Classical” (15 mins)
  • JEAN SIBELIUS Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
  • Lil Lacy Aurōra
  • JEAN SIBELIUS Symphony No. 7

Featured artists

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    Conductor Christian Reif
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    Violin Karen Gomyo
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    National Arts Centre Orchestra
  • In-person event
  • ≈ 2 hours · With intermission

Three things to know:

  • Music that ignites and inspires: Feel the fiery passion and icy beauty of Nordic and Russian masterpieces.
  • Karen Gomyo takes the stage: Experience waves of energy and emotion as she performs Sibelius’s stunning Violin Concerto.
  • A journey of contrasts: From dazzling melodies to a sunrise in music, this program offers moments of both drama and light.

Sibelius: Music of Fire and Ice takes you on a journey through vast Nordic landscapes, sparkling Russian melodies, and moments of pure musical magic.
Close your eyes and let the music transport you to the epic worlds of your favorite novels — think Tolkien’s Middle-earth or the sweeping cinematic grandeur of The Lord of the Rings. The icy beauty of the North, the fire of the human spirit, and a sense of epic adventure await.

Hailed as a national treasure in Finland during his lifetime, Jean Sibelius's music has become synonymous with the country’s stark beauty and heartfelt warmth. With his Violin Concerto, experience an emotional journey spanning from melancholy to intense joy brought to life by the dazzling violinist Karen Gomyo.

The evening’s centerpiece, Sibelius’s Symphony No. 7 embodies a titanic, swirling energy embodying the resilience of the human spirit.

For a playful twist, Prokofiev’s iconic “Classical” Symphony surprises with vibrant, modern energy — like a mash-up of the timeless works you already know and love. And finally, Lil Lacy’s Aurora paints a musical sunrise, a breathtaking journey from darkness to light, offering hope and renewal.

Take the leap — Embark on this epic journey and let the music awaken your imagination, stir your soul, and ignite your sense of adventure!

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Artists

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    Conductor Christian Reif
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    Violin Karen Gomyo
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    National Arts Centre Orchestra