Northern Lights: Grieg, Sibelius and Nielsen

South Birmingham Sinfonia

South Birmingham Sinfonia return to Bournville for their first concert since lockdown, with Music Director, Sabrina Ko, and Leader, James Hamilton.

Featuring an exciting programme by Scandinavian composers, the 'Northern Lights' are Edvard Grieg from Norway, Jean Sibelius from Finland and Carl Nielsen from Denmark.  In Nielsen's 2nd Symphony, each of the four movements represents a different mood: choleric, phlegmatic, melancholic, and sanguine.  Grieg's Symphonic Dances include lively melodies inspired by Norwegian folk music.  Sibelius' 'Finlandia' remains a powerful anthem for Finnish independence.  

This concert is in support of Birmingham St Mary's Hospice.