Composer(s): Sibelius, Jean
Arranger(s): Jalas, Jussi
Label: Ondine
Genre: Choral - Sacred; Choral - Secular; Instrumental; Orchestral
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: ODE1460-2
Barcode: 761195146026
Distribution Note(s):
Exclusively available for streaming and download.
Release Date: 03/2024

SIBELIUS AND THE KALEVALA

It was during his study years in Vienna that Jean Sibelius (1865–1957) first discovered Finland’s national epic the Kalevala. Soon Sibelius was celebrated in Finland for his Kullervo symphony, a breakthrough work based on one of the stories from the Kalevala. Sibelius continued with his Kalevala themes through the 1890s with his Lemminkäinen Legends and soon his music became nearly entirely associated with the national epic. For this reason, the composer quite quickly distanced himself from the epic by giving more neutral titles to his works from the 1900s onwards. Still, the world of the Kalevala never totally left him and some of his final works, including his symphonic testament, the tone poem Tapiola from 1926, look back into the themes of the Kalevala. This digital album combines together some of Sibelius’ finest compositions inspired by the legends of the Kalevala.

Tracklist

Sibelius, Jean
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
1IV. Lemminkäinen's Return06:56
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
2I. Lemminkäinen and the Maidens of the Island18:18
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
Sundqvist, Christoffer (clarinet)
Angervo, Ilari (viola)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
3En saga, Op. 918:40
Sundqvist, Christoffer (clarinet)
Angervo, Ilari (viola)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
4The Oceanides, Op. 7311:15
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
5Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 4913:38
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
6III. Lemminkäinen in Tuonela18:07
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
Sibelius, Jean
Jalas, Jussi - Arranger
Larin-Kyösti - Lyricist
Isokoski, Soile (soprano)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
76 Songs, Op. 72: No. 4. Kaiutar (The Echo Nymph) (arr. J. Jalas for soprano and orchestra)03:07
Isokoski, Soile (soprano)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
Sibelius, Jean
Kalevala - Lyricist
Isokoski, Soile (soprano)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
8Luonnotar, Op. 7008:49
Isokoski, Soile (soprano)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
Sibelius, Jean
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
9II. The Swan of Tuonela10:11
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
Sibelius, Jean
Kalevala - Lyricist
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
Rusanen, Johanna (soprano)
Rusanen, Ville (baritone)
Estonian National Male Choir (Choir)
Polytech Choir, The (Choir)
10I. Introduction: Allegro moderato12:39
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
11II. Kullervo's Youth: Grave15:18
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
12III. Kullervo and his Sister: Allegro vivace23:01
Rusanen, Johanna (soprano)
Rusanen, Ville (baritone)
Estonian National Male Choir (Choir)
Polytech Choir, The (Choir)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
13IV. Kullervo Goes to War: Alla marcia (Allegro molto) - Vivace - Presto09:26
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
14V. Kullervo's Death: Andante12:00
Estonian National Male Choir (Choir)
Polytech Choir, The (Choir)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lintu, Hannu (Conductor)
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (Choir)
Seppanen, Heikki (Conductor)
156 Partsongs, Op. 18: No. 3. Venematka (The Boat Journey) (version for mixed choir)01:49
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (Choir)
Seppanen, Heikki (Conductor)
Sibelius, Jean
Gothóni, Ralf (piano)
16No. 1. Largamente - Allegro03:00
Gothóni, Ralf (piano)
17No. 2. Andantino06:02
Gothóni, Ralf (piano)
18No. 3. Commodo02:59
Gothóni, Ralf (piano)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
19Tapiola, Op. 11219:20
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Segerstam, Leif (Conductor)
Sibelius, Jean
Kalevala - Lyricist
Finnish National Opera Chorus (Choir)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Klas, Eri (Conductor)
20Vainon virsi (Vaino's Song), Op. 11009:40
Finnish National Opera Chorus (Choir)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Klas, Eri (Conductor)
Sibelius, Jean
Weijola, Yrjö - Lyricist
Finnish National Opera Chorus (Choir)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Klas, Eri (Conductor)
21Laulu Lemminkaiselle (A Song for Lemminkainen), Op. 31, No. 103:15
Finnish National Opera Chorus (Choir)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Klas, Eri (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 03:47:30