Sibelius’ Second

Sibelius’ popular Second Symphony and Beethoven’s expressive Fourth Piano Concerto transport the audience through the Romantic period in this program led by returning conductor Earl Lee and pianist Janice Carissa.

Holland Center
Friday, May 7 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 8 | 7:30 PM

Artists

Earl Lee Conductor More
Janice Carissa Piano

Program Info

  • GABRIELA LENA FRANK: Elegía andina

  • BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58

  • SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2

Conductor Earl Lee returns to Omaha to lead this program full of Romantic-era masterpieces. Piano phenom Janice Carissa guides the audience through Beethoven’s tuneful Fourth Piano Concerto, the last piano concerto Beethoven was able to perform himself. The Omaha Symphony brass shine in Sibelius’ popular Second Symphony, a self-described “confession of the soul.”

Pre-Concert Talks

Join us at 6:45 PM before the performance in the orchestra level lobby for a fun and captivating discussion of this concert's repertoire presented by Omaha Symphony musicians.

For the respect and consideration of all Omaha Symphony patrons, children under 5 years of age are prohibited from attending this performance.

After Hours

Saturday's program features an after hours performance from guest artist Janice Carissa! Join us after Saturday's concert in the orchestra-level lobby for a truly special performance.

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