Epic Horizons: Rósza & Sibelius
Presented by The Vianello Family
Sunday, June 21st 2026 | 2:00pm | Columbia, MO
This program brings together two composers with a shared sense of epic scale and cinematic sweep: Miklós Rózsa 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.
FEATURED ARTIST: Amaryn Olmeda, violin
Ticket Prices & Fees:
All concerts at the Missouri Theatre have three tiers of reserved seating.
Tier 1 Seating: $59
Tier 2 Seating: $49
Tier 3 Seating: $39
Children (17 and under): $10
College Students (with Student I.D.) $15
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