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Some phenomena only music can depict. From an age before space travel, Gustav Holst鈥檚 orchestral suite evoking the astrological associations of the planets represents one of classical music鈥檚 most extraordinary acts of imagination. Before heading into space, we are lured into the wilderness courtesy of music from conductor Sakari Oramo鈥檚 home country of Finland. The looping repetitions of Sibelius鈥檚 The Wood Nymph lead us shaman-like into a seductive woodland, while Lara Poe鈥檚 brand-new work for soprano and orchestra channels haunting Nordic cow-calling traditions. Student musicians from Helsinki and London unite for a Prom all about music鈥檚 conjuring power.

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Image: Anu Komsi 漏 Ville Paasimaa