Sibelius’s Third Symphony is a turning point – compact and restrained when compared to the romantic weight of his first two symphonies, its deceptive simplicity disguises a sophisticated and entrancing work of understated warmth.

Fenella Humphreys, one of Britain’s most versatile and experienced violinists, joins London Phoenix Orchestra for Brahms’s enduringly popular violin concerto. Elgar’s Froissart – described by the composer as "good, healthy stuff" – opens the evening.