Event Details

Carlo Rizzi, conductor

Dvořák: Symphony No. 8
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 

The third concert of the Spring 2026 Season features the SOI under the baton of acclaimed Italian conductor Carlo Rizzi. The programme opens with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, a work brimming with warmth, Bohemian spirit and lyrical charm. Full of vibrant melodies and folk-inspired rhythms, it reflects the composer’s love for nature and his homeland. The evening continues with Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2, often considered his ‘Symphony of Independence’. Majestic and emotionally charged, the work moves from pastoral beauty to a triumphant finale, embodying the strength and soul of the Finnish spirit.

Season Discount:
Patrons who purchase tickets for three or more concerts receive a 20% discount. Applicable only at the NCPA Box Office.

Box Office: 2nd December for Friends of the SOI, 5th December for Members & 8th December for Public.