The Heart of Sibelius
Schedule
Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Shaftman Performance Hall | Roanoke, VA
experienced live in the concert hall. With rich, sweeping melodies and dynamic brass chorales, Sibelius’s Second Symphony vividly evokes the beauty of his native Finland. We open the program with a nature-inspired work from celebrated early American composer Mabel Daniels, a real pioneer in our nation’s musical history. Plus, we feature Spanish guitarist Juan Luis Nicolau with the beautiful Rodrigo Concerto, evoking the city of Aranjuez — celebrating the beauty and ease of Spanish culture.
David Stewart Wiley, conductor
Juan Luis Nicolau, guitar
Mabel Daniels: Deep Forest Op.34 No. 1 (RSO Premiere)
Joaquin Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez (guitar & orchestra)
Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 Op. 43 in D Major
Where is it happening?
Shaftman Performance Hall, 540 US-11, Roanoke, VA 24016-3606, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:










