BBC2 joins Radio 3 in stereo for this evening's concert from the Dome, featuring music by two of Scandinavia's greatest composers: Sibelius and Nielsen. with James Galway (flute) and Jukka-Pekka Saraste conducting the Finnish
Radio Symphony Orchestra Introduced by Michael Berkeley
Part 1 begins with Symphony No 6 by Sibelius - the most serene of his symphonies, written in 1923. Three years later Nielsen composed his Flute Concerto, whose humorous touches have been described by ROBERT SIMPSON as being 'of the profoundest and most sympathetic kind'.
8.55* Interval
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GAVIN HENDERSON. Michael Berkeley takes his pick from more than 500 attractions on offer. Producer JULIA MATHESON
9.15* Part 2
Symphony No 5 by Sibelius represents the composer at his noblest. After the premiere in 1919, its thrilling final climax became identified in Finland with the nation's liberation after the First World War.
Sound VIC GODRICH (BBC2) JAMES HAMILTON (Radio 3) Lighting ALAN WOOLFORD
Directed by PETER MANIURA (Nielsen) RODNEY GREENBERG (Sibelius) (Presented in association with TSBTrustcard)
(Sibelius's other symphonies can be heard on Radio 3 throughout the week)
A simultaneous broadcast with Radio 3. Viewers with stereo Radio 3 may wish to turn off TV sound and position their speakers on either side of the screen, but a few feet away. Stereo headphones provide a suitable alternative.