Another programme in a monthly series that explores 20th-century orchestral masterpieces. By the time Sibelius had finished his Fifth Symphony, the First World War had ended and Finland had gained its independence. Alan Hall documents the ideas behind the music, with contributions from conductors
Osmo Vanska and Sakari Oramo , scholar Glenda Goss , composer Jarmo Sermil , film director Timo Koivusalo and swanherd
Carl Mitchell. Plus archive recordings, including one of Sibelius himself, and a visittothe composer's birthplace museum and home of 50 years, Ainola. And at
8.20, a complete performance of Simon Rattle 's 20-year-old recording with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Sibelius Symphony No 5