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Prokofiev and Sibelius: From Dark to Light

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Season 1 Episode 3

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SLSO Principal Oboist Jelena Dirks offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of preparing for a performance. She shares how musicians interpret a composer’s vision and explores the expressive possibilities of woodwind playing, including insights into the music of Jean Sibelius.