Sebastian Silén – Jean Sibelius and Nordic Dances
Sebastian Silén’s third doctoral concert
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The concert explores how Sibelius’s dances for violin and piano fit into the Nordic musical landscape. This is done by performing Sibelius’ works for violin and piano alongside works by other Nordic composers. The repertoire includes many Nordic works for violin and piano which are virtually unknown in Finland.
Due to the character of the repertoire the concert setting draws inspiration from the musical salons of the late nineteenth century and aim to present a more casual concert atmosphere. The doctoral researcher Sebastian Silén will also briefly introduce the works and place them in a cultural setting.
The concert is aimed for all audiences who are interested in charming works for violin and piano, Nordic music, or listeners interested in a relaxing concert experience.
Programme
Introduction
- Jean Sibelius (1865 – 1957): From Five pieces, Op. 81 (1915 – 1918):
- Mazurka
- Waltz
- Menuetto
- Jean Sibelius: From Six Morceaux, Op. 79 (1915 – 1917, rev: 1917/18):
- Tempo di Menuetto
- Danse caractéristique
- Tanz-Idylle
Denmark
- Niels Gade (1817 – 1890): From Folk Dances (in Nordic character), Op. 62 (1887):
- No. 3, Allegro moderato, ma vivace
- Fini Henriques (1867 – 1940):
- Nordisk Dans (Dance of the North)
- Djævledans (Devil’s Dance)
Intermission
Sweden
- Tor Aulin (1866 – 1914):
- Midsommardans (Nordic Dance) (1906)
- Julius and Amanda Röntgen (1855 – 1932, 1853 – 1894): From Schwedische Weisen und Tänze, Op. 6 (1882/1887):
- No. 4, Allegro
- No. 6, Allegro
Norway
- Edvard Grieg (1843 – 1907): From Norwegian Dances, Op. 35 (1880) (arr. Hans Sitt):
- No. 2, Allegretto tranquillo e grazioso
- Johan Halvorsen (1864 – 1935): From Norwegian Dances (1897):
- No. 1, Allegro con brio
- No. 2, Allegretto
Finland
- Jean Sibelius: 5 Dance Champetre, Op. 106 (1924/1926):
- Largamente assai
- Alla polacca
- Tempo moderato
- Tempo di Menuetto
- Poco moderato
Performers
- Sebastian Silén, violin
- Satu Elijärvi, piano
Additional information: Anna Huuskonen, anna.huuskonen@uniarts.fi
Watch a free live stream of the concert
The concert explores how Sibelius’s dances for violin and piano fit into the Nordic musical landscape. This is done by performing Sibelius’ works for violin and piano alongside works by other Nordic composers. The repertoire includes many Nordic works for violin and piano which are virtually unknown in Finland.
Due to the character of the repertoire the concert setting draws inspiration from the musical salons of the late nineteenth century and aim to present a more casual concert atmosphere. The doctoral researcher Sebastian Silén will also briefly introduce the works and place them in a cultural setting.
The concert is aimed for all audiences who are interested in charming works for violin and piano, Nordic music, or listeners interested in a relaxing concert experience.
Programme
Introduction
- Jean Sibelius (1865 – 1957): From Five pieces, Op. 81 (1915 – 1918):
- Mazurka
- Waltz
- Menuetto
- Jean Sibelius: From Six Morceaux, Op. 79 (1915 – 1917, rev: 1917/18):
- Tempo di Menuetto
- Danse caractéristique
- Tanz-Idylle
Denmark
- Niels Gade (1817 – 1890): From Folk Dances (in Nordic character), Op. 62 (1887):
- No. 3, Allegro moderato, ma vivace
- Fini Henriques (1867 – 1940):
- Nordisk Dans (Dance of the North)
- Djævledans (Devil’s Dance)
Intermission
Sweden
- Tor Aulin (1866 – 1914):
- Midsommardans (Nordic Dance) (1906)
- Julius and Amanda Röntgen (1855 – 1932, 1853 – 1894): From Schwedische Weisen und Tänze, Op. 6 (1882/1887):
- No. 4, Allegro
- No. 6, Allegro
Norway
- Edvard Grieg (1843 – 1907): From Norwegian Dances, Op. 35 (1880) (arr. Hans Sitt):
- No. 2, Allegretto tranquillo e grazioso
- Johan Halvorsen (1864 – 1935): From Norwegian Dances (1897):
- No. 1, Allegro con brio
- No. 2, Allegretto
Finland
- Jean Sibelius: 5 Dance Champetre, Op. 106 (1924/1926):
- Largamente assai
- Alla polacca
- Tempo moderato
- Tempo di Menuetto
- Poco moderato
Performers
- Sebastian Silén, violin
- Satu Elijärvi, piano
Additional information: Anna Huuskonen, anna.huuskonen@uniarts.fi