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SIBELIUS (THE VERY BEST OF) |
Jean Sibelius is considered the greatest Finnish composer and from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, defined Finnish music, becoming the nationalist voice of his country. This 2-CD survey includes favourite works from his symphonic, vocal, and instrumental music, such as the Violin Concerto, The Swan of Tuonela, and the Valse triste.
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Disc 1
Sibelius, Jean
Pelleas and Melisande, Op. 46: No. 1. At the Castle Gate
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Pelleas and Melisande, Op. 46: No. 1. At the Castle Gate
00:02:44
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Kyllikki, Op. 41: No. 3. Commodo
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Kyllikki, Op. 41: No. 3. Commodo
00:03:18
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The Oceanides, Op. 73
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The Oceanides, Op. 73
00:10:48
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Andante festivo
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Andante festivo
00:04:32
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Sibelius, Jean
Josephson, Ernst / Froding, Gustaf / Runeberg, Johan Ludvig / Wecksell, Josef Julius, lyricist(s)
6 Songs, Op. 36: No. 4. Reed, reed, rustle
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6 Songs, Op. 36: No. 4. Reed, reed, rustle
00:02:27
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Sibelius, Jean
Valse triste, Op. 44, No. 1
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Valse triste, Op. 44, No. 1
00:04:36
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Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 82: III. Allegro molto
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Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 82: III. Allegro molto
00:09:26
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Romance in C major, Op. 42
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Romance in C major, Op. 42
00:04:55
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Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49
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Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49
00:14:01
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Finlandia, Op. 26
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Finlandia, Op. 26
00:08:16
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Disc 2
Sibelius, Jean
Karelia Suite, Op. 11: excerpts
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I. Intermezzo
00:03:53
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III. Alla marcia
00:04:31
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Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto
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Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto
00:07:54
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En saga, Op. 9
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En saga, Op. 9
00:17:27
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Sibelius, Jean
Forsman, Aukusti Valdemar / Runeberg, Johan Ludvig / Tavaststjerna, Karl August, lyricist(s)
7 Songs, Op. 17: No. 6. To Evening
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7 Songs, Op. 17: No. 6. To Evening
00:01:31
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Sibelius, Jean
The Tempest, Suite No. 2, Op. 109: No. 3. Dance of the Nymphs
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The Tempest, Suite No. 2, Op. 109: No. 3. Dance of the Nymphs
00:01:56
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Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39: III. Scherzo: Allegro
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Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39: III. Scherzo: Allegro
00:05:08
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Lemminkainen Suite, Op. 22: II. The Swan of Tuonela
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Lemminkainen Suite, Op. 22: II. The Swan of Tuonela
00:09:13
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5 Pieces, Op. 85, "Flowers": No. 2. Carnation
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5 Pieces, Op. 85, "Flowers": No. 2. Carnation
00:01:34
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Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43: IV. Finale
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Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43: IV. Finale
00:13:21
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Total Playing Time: 02:11:31 |
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Composer(s):
Sibelius, Jean
Lyricist(s):
Forsman, Aukusti Valdemar; Froding, Gustaf; Josephson, Ernst; Runeberg, Johan Ludvig; Tavaststjerna, Karl August; Wecksell, Josef Julius
Conductor(s):
Gallois, Patrick; Leaper, Adrian; Panula, Jorma; Sakari, Petri
Orchestra(s):
Capella Istropolitana; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Sinfonia Finlandia; Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra; Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra; Turku Philharmonic Orchestra
Artist(s):
Gimse, Havard; Jurmu, Hannu; Kang, Dong-Suk; Lauriala, Risto; Somero, Jouni
Label: Naxos Genre: Concertos; Instrumental; Orchestral; Vocal Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: 8.552135-36
Barcode: 0730099213523
Physical Release: 10/2006
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