Epic Horizons: Rósza & Sibelius

Firefly Music Festival | Epic Horizons: Rósza & Sibelius Presented by The Vianello Family This program brings together two composers with a shared sense of epic scale and cinematic sweep: Miklós R��zsa and Jean Sibelius. The concert opens with selections from Rózsa's Ben-Hur Suite, one of the most recognizable and dramatic film scores ever written, setting the tone with bold orchestration and unmistakable grandeur. Rózsa's Violin Concerto follows, a lesser-known but deeply compelling work that reveals his voice beyond the screen — lyrical, intimate, and fiercely virtuosic. The evening concludes with Sibelius' Symphony No. 5, a work of elemental power and architectural clarity, culminating in one of the most unforgettable finales in symphonic music. Though they never met, Rózsa and Sibelius share a quiet connection: both spent time composing in Rapallo, Italy, drawn to the same coastal landscape in search of focus and inspiration. Together, their music forms a program defined by scale, atmosphere, and a shared sense of the epic. This Concert is Sponsored by the Vianello Family. Ticketholders may join us after the performance and mingle with MOSY musicians in the lobby. The bar will remain open for drinks and concessions. Stay and enjoy the atmosphere, and take a moment to connect with the artists who brought the music to life. ——————————————————————���——————————–PROGRAM Rózsa: Selections from Ben-Hur Suite Rózsa: Violin Concerto Vianello: Romanza for Strings Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 in Eb majorARTISTS Wilbur Lin, conductor Amaryn Olmeda, violin