Seattle Symphony: Sibelius & Nielsen

• Ning Feng, violin
• Dima Slobodeniouk, conductor

Sebastian Fagerlund — Stonework
Jean Sibelius — Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 (Ning Feng, violin)
Carl Nielsen — Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable"

The swelling ocean pounds rocky cliffs in this concert of Scandinavian greats. Ning Feng, a "wonderful player with a creamy, easy tone and an emotional honesty" (Washington Post), makes his long-awaited Seattle Symphony debut playing Sibelius' ethereal Violin Concerto. Danish composer Carl Nielsen believed that music is life, and the will of life is "inextinguishable." This idea inspired his rich and urgently expressive Fourth Symphony.

About Seattle Symphony

Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives, and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, and two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle.

https://www.seattlesymphony.org/

About Ning Feng, violin

Violinist Ning Feng is recognised internationally as an artist of great lyricism, innate musicality, and stunning virtuosity.

https://www.ning-feng.com/

About Dima Slobodeniouk, conductor

Praised for his exhilarating approach and energetic leadership by musicians and audiences alike, Dima Slobodeniouk has become one of the most sought-after conductors of his generation.
Slobodeniouk works with the world’s foremost orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Berliner Philharmoniker, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Munich Philharmonic, Concertgebouworkest Amsterdam and NHK Symphony Orchestra.

https://dima-slobodeniouk.com