Winter Solstice - Arvo Pärt & Sibelius

Brighton Philharmonic perform the hauntingly spiritual music of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt alongside Sibelius' beautiful evocation of Nordic landscapes.

Pärt - Lamentate (35 mins)
Pärt - Spiegel im Spiegel ['Mirror in Mirror'] (10 mins)
Sibelius - Symphony No 2 (45 mins)

Pärt's Spiegel im Spiegel is a piece you've almost certainly heard - frequently used in TV dramas and documentaries for its mood of stillness and contemplation - a perfect 'mindfulness' moment.

Lamentate meanwhile is an intense yet gripping work of extreme contrasts, originally designed for performance in the Tate Modern's vast Turbine Hall beneath the giant sculpture Marsyas by Anish Kapoor.

Music of a sunnier disposition then opens Sibelius' 2nd Symphony in a glorious expression of Finnish independence.

I'm happy to do a group booking in my preferred area (good view at a reasonable price) - ***but will need payment in advance*** (£21 incl. booking fee). 50% Discounts are available for full-time students and recipients of certain benefits (best to check with me first).

Meet at the Dome Box Office 2.20 (unless we make alternative arrangements - see "comments" below).

Concert starts at 2.45.

Should finish around 4.45 and we'll probably head off to a local bar or cafe afterwards. Keep an eye on "comments" or "event chat" below for further info. Any problems, my number is 07598 339616.