Newark, NJ USA – New Jersey Symphony – Sibelius, Barber, Tchaikovsky

PERFORMERS
Randall Goosby, violin
New Jersey Symphony
Xian Zhang, conductor

PROGRAMME
Sibelius: Finlandia
Barber: Violin Concerto
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2, “Ukrainian”

VENUE NOTE:
Jean Sibelius Finlandia
Eight minutes that saved a nation. When Finland wrestled itself free from the Russian bear, Sibelius’ music was the Finns’ call to courage.

Samuel Barber Violin Concerto
The most gorgeous violin concerto of the 20th century: the first two movements exquisitely touching, and the third a wild sprint for only the bravest of soloists.

Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 2, “Ukrainian”
Three Ukrainian folksongs were all Tchaikovsky needed for inspiration. From them, he spun his most joyful symphony.