Jean Sibelius' Violin Concerto, one of the most challenging works for violin!

This was a composer who deeply wanted a career as a violin soloist, but he realized in his conservatory years that it wasn't a path he'd be able to navigate. A couple of decades later, he would go on to write one of the most consequential works for the violin that is still just as beloved today over a century later. John Banther and Evan Keely show you what to listen for using a recent standout recording, how Sibelius uses the orchestra differently, the dramatic premiere(s), and more!