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Northern Lights
Presented by California Symphony
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- Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: Contemplative and calming music by Northern and Eastern European composers, featuring a grand symphony by Sibelius
Valentin Silvestrov — Stille Musik (Quiet Music)
Arvo Pärt — Tabula Rasa
Jean Sibelius — Symphony No. 2
WHAT'S INTERESTING ABOUT THIS CONCERT
- Silvestrov’s Quiet Music sets a calm and reflective tone with gentle melodies that take listeners on a meditative journey, away from the noise of everyday life.
- California Symphony all-stars Jennifer Cho and Sam Weiser are featured in Pärt’s Tabula Rasa, a minimalistic, melodic conversation between two violins, in a dramatic modern masterpiece that audiences find deeply moving and powerful.
- Stirring and uplifting, Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 captures the breathtaking beauty of the Nordic landscape and evokes a sense of fearless optimism. Its sweeping melodies and bold themes make it a powerful celebration of resilience and triumph.
approx. 1 hour 50 minutes, with one 20-minute intermission
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