Our Sibelius concerts in Berlin 2025

Jean Sibelius, one of Finland's most significant composers, once described his music as "clear, cold water." Throughout his life, he sought to expand the classical symphony without breaking its bounds. The result is a magnificent body of work, filled with a pathos that has nothing to do with kitsch. Experience the powerful soundscapes of Sibelius' compositions as one of our ensembles performs them at impressive venues across Berlin.

Sibelius concerts by the ROC in Berlin

Jean Sibelius is one of the few Finnish composers celebrated beyond his homeland. Influenced by Beethoven's symphonies and deeply engaged with the works of Wagner and Bruckner, Sibelius turned to Finnish music as a source of inspiration.

During the Nazi era, Sibelius received favorable attention, which he did not outright reject. As a result, his works were rarely performed in post-war Germany and only regained popularity when conductors like Bernstein and Karajan began to champion them once more.

Today, Sibelius's works are firmly established in the standard repertoire. Experience the magnificent oeuvre of this exceptional composer up close at one of the Sibelius concerts by our ROC ensembles in Berlin!