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Mozart, Arvo P盲rt and Gavin Higgins (Bristol)

Britten Sinfonia and conductor Tess Jackson perform music by Arvo P盲rt, Sibelius, Gavin Higgins and Mozart. With soloists Zo毛 Beyers and Miranda Dale.

Britten Sinfonia and conductor Tess Jackson perform music by anniversary composer Arvo P盲rt, Sibelius, Gavin Higgins and Mozart. With soloists Zo毛 Beyers and Miranda Dale.

Presented by Sarah Walker, live from Bristol Beacon.

Jean Sibelius: Rakastava
Arvo P盲rt: Tabula rasa

c. 6.15pm Interval

c. 6.40pm Gavin Higgins: Rough Voices
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E flat major.

Zo毛 Beyers (violin/director)
Miranda Dale (violin)
Britten Sinfonia
Tess Jackson (conductor)

Young love proclaims itself in Sibelius鈥檚 ravishing Rakastava. Arvo P盲rt鈥檚 cult concerto for two violins Tabula rasa redefines sound, silence and the relationship between them, while Gavin Higgins鈥檚 Rough Voices responds to the pandemic with a musical protest, giving voice to the most vulnerable. The first of Mozart鈥檚 last three symphonies is part of a glittering final flourish in his career.

2 hours, 29 minutes

Music Played

  • Jean Sibelius

    Rakastava Op.14

    Orchestra: Britten Sinfonia. Conductor: Zo毛 Beyers.
  • Arvo P盲rt

    Tabula Rasa - Concerto

    Performer: Zo毛 Beyers. Performer: Miranda Dale. Orchestra: Britten Sinfonia.
  • Gavin Higgins

    Rough Voices

    Orchestra: Britten Sinfonia. Conductor: Tess Jackson.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major K.543

    Orchestra: Britten Sinfonia. Conductor: Zo毛 Beyers.

Broadcast

  • Sat 23 Aug 2025 17:30