This week we’re rehearsing for the Classical 6 series: Sibelius’ Sixth Symphony, Haydn’s D major Cello Concerto, and Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony, under the direction of Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu. It’s an interesting program. So far we’ve only rehearsed the two symphonies, but they bring surprises, both in comparison to each other and in their own right. [Read more →]