"Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov's Stille Musik from 2002 sets a calm, reflective tone with gentle melodies that take listeners on a meditative journey away from the noise of everyday life."
"Estonian composer Arvo Pärt's Tabula Rasa, a minimalistic, melodic conversation between two violins, in a dramatic, modern masterpiece from 1977 that is deeply moving and powerful."
"Finnish composer Jean Sibelius's Symphony No. 2, written at the turn of the last century, captures the breathtaking beauty of the Nordic landscape and evokes a sense of fearless optimism. Its sweeping melodies and bold themes make it a powerful celebration of resilience and triumph."
California Symphony presents March concerts showcasing contemplative and calming music from Northern and Eastern European composers. Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov's Stille Musik offers gentle, meditative melodies. Estonian composer Arvo Pärt's Tabula Rasa features concertmaster Jennifer Cho and assistant concertmaster Sam Weiser in a minimalistic violin dialogue. Finnish composer Jean Sibelius's Symphony No. 2 captures Nordic landscape beauty with sweeping melodies and themes of resilience. The concert experience emphasizes accessibility with photo booths, signature cocktails, and complimentary 30-minute pre-concert talks by instructor Scott Foglesong held one hour before performances.
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