Sibelius Violin Concerto and alumni reunion, Sunday 9 June
Jason Bae gave a thrilling performance of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto to a packed auditorium in the Great Hall at Imperial College. The orchestra threw themselves heart and soul into this masterpiece after the academic demands of exam term: a highlight that I won’t forget.
The concert included the Harry Woolhouse Charitable Trust commission, Carrownagappul (see below) in celebration of Sinfonietta’s 25th anniversary and its wider alumni community. 50 alumni players joined and founding conductor Daniel Capps conducted, after photographer Tina Claffey had spoken to put the piece in context.
The reunion concert opened with Moberg’s highly effective Sunrise, and concluded with a massed performance of Sibelius’ Karelia Suite. Thank you, Sinfonietta, for 12 wonderful years. And all the very best to you, Thomas Goff, for your tenure as the new MD.