Author: Ben James
ESO at the Elgar Festival May 2026
These two iconic masterpieces were both written in response to moments of intense personal adversity. The Fourth Symphony reflects Sibelius’s ultimately successful battle against cancer, while the Second Piano Concerto sees Rachmaninoff regaining his confidence and inspiration following a period of profound creative crisis.
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ESO Cheltenham Residency
These two iconic masterpieces were both written in response to moments of intense personal adversity. The Fourth Symphony reflects Sibelius’s ultimately successful battle against cancer, while the Second Piano Concerto sees Rachmaninoff regaining his confidence and inspiration following a period of profound creative crisis.
Read MoreCare Home Concerts
Bringing live music to care homes, ESO’s professional musicians perform for those with dementia and other conditions who can’t attend public concerts.
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