The Very Best of Sibelius
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JEAN SIBELIUS
The Very Best of Sibelius
Iceland Symphony Orchestra / Sinfonia Finlandia / Patrick Gallois (Conductor) and many more
[ Naxos / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Saturday 25 November 2006
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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.
Tracks:
5 Pieces, Op. 85, "Flowers": No. 2. Carnation
6 Songs, Op. 36: No. 4. Reed, reed, rustle
7 Songs, Op. 17: No. 6. To Evening
Andante festivo
En saga, Op. 9
Finlandia, Op. 26
Karelia Suite, Op. 11: excerpts
Kyllikki, Op. 41: No. 3. Commodo
Lemminkainen Suite, Op. 22: No. 2. The Swan of Tuonela
Pelleas and Melisande, Op. 46: No. 1. At the Castle Gate
Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49
Romance in C major, Op. 42
Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39: III. Scherzo: Allegro
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43: IV. Finale
Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 82: III. Allegro molto
The Oceanides, Op. 73
The Tempest, Suite No. 2, Op. 109: No. 3. Dance of the Nymphs
Valse triste, Op. 44, No. 1
Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto
