Elgar Serenade for Strings Mark Simpson The Immortal (world premiere, new version) Sibelius Symphony No.2 Daniela Candillari - conductor Mark Stone - baritone Exaudi - vocal ensemble When you find your voice, you’ve got to make it heard. Sibelius poured all the hopes and fears of a new nation into a Second Symphony that flows and swells like a mighty river – crowned with a tune you’ll never forget. In 2015, Artist in Residence Mark Simpson astonished the world when he premiered his supernatural oratorio, The Immortal. With the help of conductor Daniela Candillari and a star vocal line, he’s bringing it home tonight. The evergreen favourite Serenade for Strings by Elgar sets off the evening. Post-concert Question Time – starts 15 minutes after the concert ends (in the Music Room) with Artist in Residence Mark Simpson, conductor Daniela Candillari and lyricist Melanie Challenger.