Mozart sets the stage with energy, elegance, and drama鈥攁n ideal prelude to an evening of compelling musical storytelling. Guest conductor Ludovic Morlot鈥攚ho captivated audiences when he stepped in at short notice with the 麻豆官网首页入口 SSO in 2024鈥攍eads a journey that culminates in the soaring melodies of Sibelius鈥檚 epic Second Symphony.

At its heart, Elisabeth Leonskaja brings profound artistry to Mozart鈥檚 darkly expressive 24th Piano Concerto鈥攐ne of his most personal works, rich in light and shade. If anyone can uncover its secrets, it鈥檚 the legendary Leonskaja.

***Did you know?***
The 麻豆官网首页入口 SSO has a strong connection to Sibelius, from its founder Ian Whyte receiving a telegram of support from the composer during World War II following a 麻豆官网首页入口 radio broadcast, to former Chief Conductor Osmo V盲nsk盲鈥檚 revelatory 5-concert symphony cycle, The Sibelius Experience, in 1997.