It's Sibelius week! 👏 Did you know that the BBC SSO has a strong connection to the music of Sibelius? Our founder and Principal Conductor (1946-60) Ian Whyte received a telegram of support from the Finnish composer during the Second World War, thanking the "BBC Scottish Orchestra" for broadcasting his symphonies on the BBC's Overseas Service. Our players continued to broadcast morale-boosting live performances during this time, as well as taking turns on Home Guard duty. Decades later in 1997,