Utah Symphony Sibelius’ Violin Concerto

Utah Symphony Presents
Sibelius’ Violin Concerto

DATES and TIMES:
Friday, April 30, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 1, 2027 | 7:30 PM

VENUE:
Maurice Abravanel Hall
123 W. South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT. 84101

SYNOPSIS:
Elena Schwarz, conductor
Karen Gomyo, violin
Utah Symphony

PETER EÖTVÖS: The Gliding of the Eagle in the Skies
SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto
SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 5

Find respite and rejuvenation with an evening inspired by the natural world, featuring two monumental works by Sibelius. Virtuoso Karen Gomyo takes the stage for Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, a vivid sonic journey through Finland’s landscapes, evoking crisp air, icy lakes, and the dualities of humankind and nature.

Sibelius’ soaring Fifth Symphony is distinctive for its clarity, elegance, and organicism—a “divine puzzle” even to the composer. Sibelius famously wrote in his diary: “It was as if God the Father was throwing pieces of mosaic from the edge of heaven and asking me to figure out what the pattern was.” You’ll delight in its unusual form and beauty, from its opening horn call to the finale’s unforgettable “swan theme.” Plus, Elena Schwarz finds a clever aviary connection in this program’s opening work: the percussion-rich stylings of Peter Eötvös’ The Gliding of the Eagle in the Skies.

Season Ticket Packages & Group Tickets On Sale: March 25, 2026
Single-Performance Tickets On-Sale: August 3, 2026

ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information can be found at https://usuo.org/accessibility.

GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: Individuals ages five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.

LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information on our late and re-entry policies is available at https://usuo.org/guidelines.

Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.