Sunday 8 June 2025, 4pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
Chromatica Orchestra
Chromatica OrchestraPresented by Chromatica Orchestra
We're sorry to share the news that Valeriy Sokolov is unable to perform Sibelius's Violin Concerto with Chromatica Orchestra on 8 June at Saffron Hall due to an injury. We're sending him our best wishes for a quick recovery. We are delighted that Francesca Dego has stepped in at short notice so the programme can go ahead as planned.
Atmospheric, ethereal and captivating music by three of Finland’s best-known composers. Causing a storm when it was premiered in 1972, Einojuhani Rautavaara's 'Concerto for Birds and Orchestra’ is a quirky piece that incorporates real bird song, recorded on the frozen landscapes of the Arctic and Northern Finland.
Kaija Saariaho’s Terra Memoria is Dream-like music inspired by the memories of loved-ones, some crystal clear and others that have been transformed by the passage of time. Francesca Dego performs Sibelius’ extraordinary Violin Concerto. Ethereally glacial one moment and fiery and passionate the next, the piece ends with a rumbustious dance once described as a ‘polonaise for Polar bears’.
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Programme and performers
Programme
- Einojuhani Rautavaara Cantus Arcticus ‘Concerto for Birds and Orchestra’ 18 mins
- Kaija Saariaho Terra Memoria 18 mins
- Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor 35 mins
Performers
- Chromatica Orchestra
- Peter Manning conductor
- Francesca Dego violin
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Information for your visit
Sunday 8 June 2025, 4pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
When to arrive
3pm - 3.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
3pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
3.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
4pm
Show ends
5.40pm (approx)
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Location
Saffron Hall
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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