Composer(s): Sibelius, Jean
Label: Ondine
Genre: Concerto; Instrumental; Orchestral; Vocal
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: ODE1440-2
Barcode: 761195144022
Distribution Note(s):
Exclusively available for streaming and download.
Release Date: 10/2023

SIBELIUS, J: Autumn with Sibelius

Nature always formed an integral source of inspiration for Finland’s ‘national composer’ Jean Sibelius. In his youth the composer imagined birds as various instruments of the orchestra, but the element of nature is also very much present in his mature compositions. When Sibelius moved to his home, Ainola, in 1904 – a place where he was to live and compose until his death in 1957 – his only request was a view of the lake nearby. As Sibelius’ biographer wrote: ‘When Sibelius first left Helsinki, Järvenpää [where Ainola is located] was to a large extent untouched countryside. Foals and sheep almost nosed their way into the house, and from time to time an elk majestically bestrode the grounds.’ This peaceful environment inspired Sibelius to write the main part of his catalogue of works. Alongside music from Sibelius’ Sixth and Seventh Symphonies this collection includes several of his autumn-themed compositions alongside miniature masterpieces, such as the emotionally gripping Romance, Op. 42. Together with the Seventh Symphony this chord meant the red colour for Sibelius, while the Sixth Symphony (in D minor) meant shades of brown – both colours associated with Autumn.

Tracklist

Sibelius, Jean
Virtuosi di Kuhmo (Orchestra)
Csaba, Péter (Conductor)
1Romance in C Major, Op. 4204:38
Virtuosi di Kuhmo (Orchestra)
Csaba, Péter (Conductor)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
2Symphony No. 6 in D Minor, Op. 104: I. Allegro molto moderato09:27
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
3Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22: I. Lemminkäinen and the Maidens of the Island18:18
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
Kuusisto, Pekka (violin)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
4Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto09:12
Kuusisto, Pekka (violin)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Storgårds, John (Conductor)
5Barden (The Bard), Op. 6408:08
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Storgårds, John (Conductor)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Collon, Nicholas (Conductor)
6Kung Kristian II Suite, Op. 27: II. Élégie05:09
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Collon, Nicholas (Conductor)
Sibelius, Jean
Runeberg, Johan Ludvig - Lyricist
Mattila, Karita (soprano)
Ranta, Ilmo (piano)
76 Songs, Op. 90: No. 1. Norden (The North)02:51
Mattila, Karita (soprano)
Ranta, Ilmo (piano)
Sibelius, Jean
Rydberg, Viktor - Lyricist
Isokoski, Soile (soprano)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
85 Songs, Op. 38: No. 1. Höstkväll (Autumn Evening) (version for soprano and orchestra)04:54
Isokoski, Soile (soprano)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
Sibelius, Jean
Kuusisto, Pekka (violin)
Tapiola Sinfonietta (Orchestra)
Kuusisto, Pekka (Conductor)
9No. 1. Serenade in D Major05:15
Kuusisto, Pekka (violin)
Tapiola Sinfonietta (Orchestra)
Kuusisto, Pekka (Conductor)
10No. 2. Serenade in G Minor06:07
Kuusisto, Pekka (violin)
Tapiola Sinfonietta (Orchestra)
Kuusisto, Pekka (Conductor)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
11Tapiola, Op. 11218:15
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
Sibelius, Jean
Kalevala - Lyricist
Isokoski, Soile (soprano)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
12Luonnotar, Op. 7008:49
Isokoski, Soile (soprano)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
Sibelius, Jean
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
13Kullervo, Op. 7: II. Kullervo's Youth: Grave15:18
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
Gothóni, Ralf (piano)
14Kyllikki, Op. 41: No. 2. Andantino06:02
Gothóni, Ralf (piano)
Gothóni, Ralf (piano)
1510 Pieces, Op. 24: No. 10. Barcarole05:23
Gothóni, Ralf (piano)
Gothóni, Ralf (piano)
16No. 3. Haapa (The Aspen)02:23
Gothóni, Ralf (piano)
17No. 5. Kuusi (The Spruce)03:24
Gothóni, Ralf (piano)
Mustonen, Olli (piano)
18No. 1. Rêverie03:37
Mustonen, Olli (piano)
19No. 3. Air varié03:49
Mustonen, Olli (piano)
Virtuosi di Kuhmo (Orchestra)
Csaba, Péter (Conductor)
20Impromptu (version for string orchestra)06:53
Virtuosi di Kuhmo (Orchestra)
Csaba, Péter (Conductor)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
21Symphony No. 6 in D Minor, Op. 104: IV. Allegro molto10:39
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
22Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 10521:04
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 02:59:35