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SIBELIUS (The Essential)
JEAN SIBELIUS
Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39
1.
I. Andante, ma non troppo: Allegro energico
9:42
Solo: Timo Saarenpaa Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
2.
II. Andante (ma non troppo lento)
8:54
Solo: Timo Saarenpaa Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
3.
III. Scherzo: Allegro
4:30
Solo: Timo Saarenpaa Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
4.
IV. Finale (Quasi una Fantasia) - Andante - Allegro molto
11:46
Solo: Timo Saarenpaa Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63
5.
I. Tempo molto moderato, quasi adagio
11:36
Solo: Ilkka Pälli Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
6.
II. Allegro molto vivace
4:29
Solo: Ilkka Pälli Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
7.
III. Il tempo largo
14:04
Solo: Ilkka Pälli Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
8.
IV. Allegro
9:04
Solo: Ilkka Pälli Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
1.
I. Allegretto
9:14
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
2.
II. Tempo Andanre, ma rubato
14:25
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
3.
III. Vivacissimo -
5:57
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
4.
IV. Finale: Allegro moderato
14:55
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 52
5.
I. Allegro moderato
10:15
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
6.
II. Andantino con moto, quasi allegretto
11:12
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
7.
III. Moderato - Allegro (ma non tanto)
8:51
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 82
1.
I. Tempo molto moderato: Allegro moderato
13:23
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
2.
II. Andante mosso, quasi allegretto
8:45
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
3.
III. Allegro molto: Largamente assai
9:05
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
4.
En saga, Op. 9
18:03
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
5.
Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49
13:10
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
6.
Valse triste, Op. 44, No. 1
4:42
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
7.
Finlandia, Op. 26
8:28
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104
1.
I. Allegro molto moderato
8:28
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
2.
II. Allegretto moderato
6:29
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
3.
III. Poco vivace
3:23
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
4.
IV. Allegro molto
8:19
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
5.
Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 105
22:44
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
6.
Tapiola, Op. 112
17:22
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
1.
I. Allegro moderato
16:47
Solo: Leonidas Kavakos Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
2.
II. Adagio di molto
10:02
Solo: Leonidas Kavakos Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
3.
III. Allegro, ma non tanto
7:40
Solo: Leonidas Kavakos Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
2 Pieces, Op. 77 (version for violin and orchestra)
4.
No. 1. Cantique (Laetare anima mea): Moderato assai
5:09
Solo: Marko Ylönen Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
5.
No. 2. Devotion (Ab imo pectore): Tempo molto moderato
3:23
Solo: Marko Ylönen Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
2 Serenades, Op. 69
6.
Serenade No. 1 in D major, Op. 69, No. 1
6:16
Solo: Dong-Suk Kang Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
7.
Serenade No. 2 in G minor, Op. 69, No. 2
6:51
Solo: Dong-Suk Kang Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
Humoresques, Op. 87
8.
Humoresque No. 1 in D minor, Op. 87, No. 1
3:25
Solo: Dong-Suk Kang Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
9.
Humoresque No. 2 in D major, Op. 87, No. 2
2:15
Solo: Dong-Suk Kang Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
4 Humoresques, Op. 89
10.
Humoresque No. 3 in G minor, Op. 89, No. 1
4:08
Solo: Dong-Suk Kang Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
11.
Humoresque No. 4 in G minor, Op. 89, No. 2
4:00
Solo: Dong-Suk Kang Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
12.
Humoresque No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 89, No. 3
3:05
Solo: Dong-Suk Kang Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
13.
Humoresque No. 6 in G minor, Op. 89, No. 4
3:01
Solo: Dong-Suk Kang Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
KALEVALA
Kullervo, Op. 7
1.
Introduction: Allegro moderato
12:50
Solo: Lilli Paasikivi Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Choral: Helsinki University Chorus
2.
Kullervo's Youth: Grave
19:18
Solo: Lilli Paasikivi Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Choral: Helsinki University Chorus
3.
Kullervo and his Sister: Allegro vivace
25:27
Solo: Lilli Paasikivi Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Choral: Helsinki University Chorus
4.
Kullervo Goes to War: Alla marcia (Allegro molto) - Vivace - Presto
10:04
Solo: Lilli Paasikivi Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Choral: Helsinki University Chorus
5.
Kullervo's Death: Andante
12:22
Solo: Lilli Paasikivi Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Choral: Helsinki University Chorus
JEAN SIBELIUS
1.
The Wood Nymph, Op. 15
21:36
Solo: Timo Keinonen Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Lemminkainen Suite, Op. 22
2.
I. Lemminkainen and the Maidens of the Island
15:12
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
3.
II. The Swan of Tuonela
9:27
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
4.
III. Lemminkainen in Tuonela
17:41
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
5.
IV. Lemminkainen's Return
6:27
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Karelia Suite, Op. 11
1.
I. Intermezzo
4:39
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
2.
II. Ballade
7:27
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
3.
III. Alla marcia
4:51
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
Scenes historiques I, Op. 25
4.
I. All'Overtura
4:37
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
5.
II. Scena
6:11
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
6.
III. Festivo
7:07
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
7.
Song of the Athenians, Op. 31, No. 3
3:31
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Choral: Helsinki University Chorus/Lahti Boys Choir
8.
The Origin of Fire, Op. 32 (revised version)
9:03
Solo: Tommi Hakala Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Choral: Helsinki University Chorus
PAAVO CAJANDER
9.
Vapautettu kuningatar (The Captive Queen), Op. 48
9:16
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Choral: Dominante
JEAN SIBELIUS
Rakastava, Op. 14 (published orchestral version for string orchestra and percussion)
10.
I. The Lover: Andante con moto
4:06
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
11.
II. The Path of His Beloved: Allegretto
2:26
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
12.
III. Good Evening!...Farewell!: Andantino - Doppio piu lento - Lento assai
5:34
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
13.
Andante festivo (version for string orchestra)
5:10
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
King Kristian II, Op. 27
1.
I. Nocturne
7:40
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
2.
II. Elegie
5:23
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
3.
III. Musette
2:12
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
4.
IV. Serenade
4:43
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
5.
V. Ballade
5:14
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
Pelleas and Melisande, Op. 46 (version for orchestra)
6.
No. 1: Prelude to Act I Scene 1, 'At the Castle-gate'
3:49
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
7.
No. 2: Prelude to Act I Scene 2, 'Melisande'
4:15
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
8.
No. 2a: Melodrama in Act I Scene 4, 'At the seashore'
1:48
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
9.
No. 3: Prelude to Act II Scene 1, 'A Spring in the Park'
2:28
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
10.
No. 4: Song in Act III Scene 2, De trenne blinda systrar (The 3 Blind Sisters)
2:29
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
11.
No. 5: Melodrama in Act III Scene 4, 'Pastorale'
2:01
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
12.
No. 6: Prelude to Act III Scene 1, 'Melisande at the Spinning Wheel'
2:14
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
13.
No. 7: Prelude to Act IV Scene 1, 'Entr'acte'
2:49
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
14.
No. 8: Prelude to Act V Scene 2, 'The Death of Melisande'
6:04
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
The Tempest Suite No. 1, Op. 109, No. 2
15.
I. The Oak Tree
2:25
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
16.
II. Humoresque
1:00
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
17.
III. Caliban's song
1:09
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
18.
VII. Intrada - Berceuse
2:06
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
19.
VIII. Entr'acte. IX. Ariel's Song
3:14
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
The Tempest Suite No. 2, Op. 109, No. 3
20.
I. Chorus of the Winds
3:14
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
21.
II. Intermezzo
1:39
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
22.
III. Dance of the Nymphs
1:49
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
23.
IV. Prospero
1:50
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
24.
VII. Miranda
2:03
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
25.
The Tempest Suite No. 1, Op. 109, No. 2
3:13
Solo: Neeme Järvi Conductor
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi
VIKTOR RYDBERG
1.
Snofrid, Op. 29
14:15
Solo: Stina Ekblad Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Choral: Jubilate Choir
JEAN SIBELIUS
2.
Barden (The Bard), Op. 64
7:32
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
3.
The Oceanides, Op. 73
10:03
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
KALEVALA
4.
Luonnotar, Op. 70
8:50
Solo: Helena Juntunen Soloist
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
JEAN SIBELIUS
6 Partsongs, Op. 18 (arr. for mixed chorus)
5.
Sortunut aani (The Broken Voice), Op. 18, No. 1
1:20
Solo: Matti Hyökki Conductor
Conductor: Matti Hyökki
Choral: Helsinki University Chorus
6.
Venematka (The Boat Journey), Op. 18, No. 3
1:34
Solo: Matti Hyökki Conductor
Conductor: Matti Hyökki
Choral: Helsinki University Chorus
7.
Sydameni laulu (Song of my Heart), Op. 18, No. 6
2:12
Solo: Matti Hyökki Conductor
Conductor: Matti Hyökki
Choral: Helsinki University Chorus
TRADITIONAL
8.
Rakastava (The Lover), Op. 14, JS 160c (version for choir)
6:54
Solo: Monica Groop Soloist
Conductor: Astrid Riska
Choral: Jubilate Choir
PAAVO CAJANDER
9.
Isanmaalle (To the Fatherland), JS 98a (1900 version)
2:19
Solo: Astrid Riska Conductor
Conductor: Astrid Riska
Choral: Jubilate Choir
JEAN SIBELIUS
10.
6 Partsongs, Op. 18 (arr. for mixed chorus)
1:12
Solo: Astrid Riska Conductor
Conductor: Astrid Riska
Choral: Jubilate Choir
11.
9 Songs, Op. 23
1:31
Solo: Monica Groop Soloist
Conductor: Astrid Riska
Choral: Jubilate Choir
12.
Man fran slatten och havet (People of Land and Sea), Op. 65a
4:40
Solo: Astrid Riska Conductor
Conductor: Astrid Riska
Choral: Jubilate Choir
13.
5 Partsongs, Op. 84
2:24
Solo: Robert Sund Conductor
Conductor: Robert Sund
Choral:Orphei Drangar
14.
Fridolins darskap (Fridolin's Folly), JS 84
2:27
Solo: Robert Sund Conductor
Conductor: Robert Sund
Choral:Orphei Drangar
15.
Jonah's Voyage, JS 100
2:29
Solo: Robert Sund Conductor
Conductor: Robert Sund
Choral:Orphei Drangar
16.
Jaakarien marssi (Jager March), Op. 91a
2:23
Solo: Osmo Vänskä Conductor
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Osmo Vänskä
Choral: Helsinki University Chorus
17.
Finlandia-hymni (arr. J. Panula)
2:04
Solo: Astrid Riska Conductor
Conductor: Astrid Riska
Choral: Jubilate Choir
JOSEF JULIUS WECKSELL
6 Songs, Op. 36 (version for voice and piano)
1.
I. Svarta rosor (Black Roses)
1:56
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
2.
II. Men min fagel marks dock icke (But My Bird is Long in Homing)
2:23
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
3.
IV. Sav, sav, susa (Reed, reed, rustle)
2:33
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
JOHAN LUDVIG RUNEBERG
4.
7 Songs, Op. 17
1:15
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
MARGARETE SUSMAN
6 Songs, Op. 50
5.
III. Im Feld ein Mädchen singt (In the Field a Maid Sings)
3:00
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
6.
IV. Aus banger Brust (From Anxious Heart)
2:17
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
7.
V. Die stille Stadt (The Silent City)
2:39
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
JEAN SIBELIUS
8.
5 Songs, Op. 37
1:30
Solo: Mari Anne Haggander Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Jorma Panula
JOHAN LUDVIG RUNEBERG
9.
7 Songs, Op. 17
1:53
Solo: Mari Anne Haggander Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Jorma Panula
VIKTOR RYDBERG
10.
5 Songs, Op. 38 (version for voice and orchestra)
4:29
Solo: Mari Anne Haggander Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Jorma Panula
JOHAN LUDVIG RUNEBERG
11.
Arioso, Op. 3 (version for voice and orchestra)
3:48
Solo: Mari Anne Haggander Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Jorma Panula
JEAN SIBELIUS
12.
Nacken, JS 138
3:19
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
ZACHARIAS TOPELIUS
13.
5 Christmas Songs, Op. 1 (version for voice and piano)
3:43
Solo: Monica Groop Soloist
JEAN SIBELIUS
8 Songs, Op. 57 (version for voice and piano)
14.
V. Jag ar ett trad (The Tree)
2:46
Solo: Monica Groop Soloist
15.
VIII. Nacken (The Elf King)
2:10
Solo: Monica Groop Soloist
ARTHUR H. BORGSTROM
16.
Hymn to Thais, the Unforgettable, JS 97
1:53
Solo: Monica Groop Soloist
VIKTOR RYDBERG
17.
6 Songs, Op. 72 (version for voice and piano)
3:10
Solo: Monica Groop Soloist
JEAN SIBELIUS
6 Songs, Op. 86
18.
II. Langtan heter min arvedel (Vain longings are my heritage)
3:11
Solo: Monica Groop Soloist
19.
VI. I systrar, I broder, I alskande par (Ye sisters, ye brothers, ye loving couples!)
2:01
Solo: Monica Groop Soloist
JOSEF JULIUS WECKSELL
20.
6 Songs, Op. 36 (version for voice and piano)
2:58
Solo: Jorma Hynninen Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Jorma Panula
ADOLF PAUL
21.
King Kristian II, Op. 27: No. 4. The Song of the Cross-spider (version for voice and orchestra)
3:31
Solo: Jorma Hynninen Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Jorma Panula
VIKTOR RYDBERG
22.
5 Songs, Op. 38 (version for voice and orchestra)
3:06
Solo: Jorma Hynninen Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Jorma Panula
CARL AUGUST HAGBERG
23.
Twelfth Night, Op. 60 (version for voice and orchestra)
3:31
Solo: Jorma Hynninen Soloist
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Jorma Panula
JEAN SIBELIUS
24.
Souda, souda sinisorsa (Row, row, duck), JS 180
1:10
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
JOHAN LUDVIG RUNEBERG
25.
6 Songs, Op. 90
2:04
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
JEAN SIBELIUS
26.
Narciss, JS 140
1:45
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
JOSEF JULIUS WECKSELL
5 Songs, Op. 37 (version for voice and piano)
27.
I. Den forsta kyssen (The First Kiss)
1:52
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
28.
IV. Var det en drom? (Was It a Dream?)
1:58
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
29.
V. Flickan kom ifran sin alsklings mote (The girl returned from meeting her lover)
2:50
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
JOHAN LUDVIG RUNEBERG
30.
Tanken (The Thought), JS 192
1:29
Solo: Anne Sofie von Otter Soloist
JEAN SIBELIUS
1.
Moderato - Allegro appassionato in C sharp minor, JS 131
10:33
Solo: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet Ensemble
Chamber: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet
String Quartet in A minor, JS 183
2.
I. Andante: Allegro
11:06
Solo: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet Ensemble
Chamber: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet
3.
II. Adagio ma non tanto
8:33
Solo: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet Ensemble
Chamber: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet
4.
III. Vivace
5:43
Solo: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet Ensemble
Chamber: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet
5.
IV. Allegro
8:40
Solo: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet Ensemble
Chamber: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet
String Quartet in D minor, Op. 56, 'Voces Intimae'
6.
I. Andante - Allegro molto moderato
5:53
Solo: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet Ensemble
Chamber: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet
7.
II. Vivace
2:18
Solo: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet Ensemble
Chamber: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet
8.
III. Adagio di molto
10:51
Solo: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet Ensemble
Chamber: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet
9.
IV. Allegretto (ma pesante)
5:34
Solo: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet Ensemble
Chamber: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet
10.
V. Allegro
4:57
Solo: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet Ensemble
Chamber: Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet
Piano Trio in D major, 'Korpo', JS 209
1.
I. Allegro moderato
10:50
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
2.
II. Fantasia
15:30
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
3.
III. Finale
9:21
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
Piano Quintet in G minor, JS 159
4.
I. Grave - Allegro
10:53
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
5.
II. Intermezzo: Moderato
5:19
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
6.
III. Andante
9:20
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
7.
IV. Scherzo: Vivacissimo
3:20
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
8.
V. Moderato - Vivace
9:40
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
9.
La pompeuse Marche d'Asis, JS 116
3:21
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
1.
Vattendroppar (Water Drops), JS 216
0:45
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
2.
Andante cantabile in E flat major, JS 30b
4:12
Solo: Folke Gräsbeck Soloist
3.
Andante cantabile in G major, JS 33
2:32
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
Violin Sonata in F major, JS 178
4.
I. Allegro
11:16
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
5.
II. Andante
6:01
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
6.
III. Vivace
8:02
Solo: Jaakko Kuusisto Soloist
7.
Malinconia, Op. 20
12:18
Solo: Torleif Thedéen Soloist
4 Pieces, Op. 78
8.
I. Impromptu
1:40
Solo: Bengt Forsberg Soloist
9.
II. Romance in F major
3:22
Solo: Bengt Forsberg Soloist
10.
III. Religioso
4:00
Solo: Bengt Forsberg Soloist
11.
IV. Rigaudon
1:52
Solo: Bengt Forsberg Soloist
Violin Sonatina in E major, Op. 80
12.
I. Lento - Allegro
3:49
Solo: Bengt Forsberg Soloist
13.
II. Andantino
3:51
Solo: Bengt Forsberg Soloist
14.
III. Lento - Allegretto
3:58
Solo: Bengt Forsberg Soloist
5 Danses champetres, Op. 106
15.
I. Largamente assai - Vivace
5:02
Solo: Bengt Forsberg Soloist
16.
II. Alla polacca
2:25
Solo: Bengt Forsberg Soloist
Florestan, JS 82
1.
I. Moderato
1:33
Solo: Folke Gräsbeck Soloist
2.
II. Molto moderato
2:23
Solo: Folke Gräsbeck Soloist
3.
III. Andante
4:06
Solo: Folke Gräsbeck Soloist
4.
IV. Tempo I
2:04
Solo: Folke Gräsbeck Soloist
5.
6 Impromptus, Op. 5
3:36
Solo: Folke Gräsbeck Soloist
Piano Sonata in F major, Op. 12
6.
I. Allegro molto
5:51
Solo: Folke Gräsbeck Soloist
7.
II. Andantino
6:54
Solo: Folke Gräsbeck Soloist
8.
III. Vivacissimo
4:00
Solo: Folke Gräsbeck Soloist
9.
10 Pieces, Op. 24
4:00
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
Kyllikki, Op. 41
10.
I. Largamente - Allegro
3:03
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
11.
II. Andantino
4:29
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
12.
III. Commodo
3:17
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
Piano Sonatina in F sharp minor, Op. 67, No. 1
13.
I. Allegro
2:31
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
14.
II. Largo
2:52
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
15.
III. Allegro moderato
1:43
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
Piano Sonatina in B flat minor, Op. 67, No. 3
16.
I. Allegro
1:51
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
17.
II. Andantino
2:19
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
18.
III. Allegro
1:24
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
19.
I. Andante - Allegro moderato
2:57
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
20.
II. Andante - Allegro
3:20
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
5 Pieces, Op. 75, 'The Trees'
21.
The Solitary Fir
2:03
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
22.
The Spruce
2:53
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
23.
5 Romantic Pieces, Op. 101
3:31
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
24.
5 Characteristic Impressions, Op. 103
3:10
Solo: Erik T. Tawaststjerna Soloist
About
As part of the countdown to the 50th anniversary of the death of Sibelius, this collection offers a panoramic view of a composer who is all too often thought of as ’only’ a great symphonist. The Essential Sibelius attempts to rectify this view by presenting a varied selection of all the genres pursued by the Finnish master: besides the seven symphonies, the box also includes the violin concerto, tone poems and theatre music as well as songs, choral pieces, chamber works and piano music.
Pride of place naturally goes to the orchestral works, however - the first four albums consist of the cycle of symphony recordings that made critics dub Osmo Vänskä and the Lahti Symphony Orchestra ’the pre-eminent Sibelius interpreters of our day’ when it was first released. The same performers share the task of presenting the other orchestral works - including Finlandia, Kullervo and the theatre music to ’The Tempest’, to name but three - with the Gothenburg SO conducted by Neeme Järvi, in recordings that many consider the finest available of this music.
Participating artists include international soloists such as Leonidas Kavakos, whose performance of the violin concerto won a Gramophone Award, and Anne Sofie von Otter, whose interpretations of the songs set a never-surpassed standard, as well as Jorma Hynninen and Monica Groop, heading a field consisting of some of Finland’s finest musicians. Again, universally acclaimed masterpieces such as the string quartet Voces intimae are juxtaposed with less well-known gems – including the world première recording of The Watersprite, a brief ‘melodrama’ for mezzo-soprano, narrator and piano trio. In fact, of the more than 19 hours of music in this generous collection, a good one and a half albums consists of recent, previously unreleased recordings.
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