More By Artist: Okko
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CARL NIELSEN / JEAN SIBELIUS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Nielsen: Symphony No 1 / Sibelius: Symphony No 7 Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra, Okko Kamu [ Scandinavian Classics / CD - released 1/Nov/2002 ] "Okko Kamu leads a refreshingly vibrant account of Nielsen's Symphony No. 1. The first movement surges with youthful vigor, aided by Kamu's light touch-crisp orchestral articulation and clear ensemble textures...a winner." ClassicsToday 10/10 |
SEBASTIAN FAGERLUND / KALEVI AHO
Fagerlund / Aho - Bassoon Concertos Bram van Sambeek (bassoon), Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Okko Kamu, Dima Slobodeniouk [ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 20/Nov/2016 ] "A truly captivating disc…Bram van Sambeek takes everything in his evidently extensive stride. The agility, conviction, impish humour and searing seriousness all stem from a remarkably rounded musicianship" BBC Music Award WINNERt 2018 - Concerto |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Orchestral Suites (Incls 'Karelia Suite') Helsinki Radio Symphony Orchestra, Okko Kamu / Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfuncks, Eugen Jochum [ Deutsche Grammophon Australian Eloquence / 2 CD - released 15/Jun/2010 ] Among the many Sibelius recordings in existence, those that have certainly been overlooked are the Okko Kamu readings of the Four Legends, Karelia Suite and two of the tone poems - The Bard and En Saga. Previously issued on a French 'Double' disc,... |
AULIS SALLINEN
Works for String Orchestra (Complete) Hanna Juutilainen, flute / Mats Rondin, cello. Finnish Chamber Orchestra. Okko Kamu, conductor [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jun/2005 ] "Combining conductor Okko Kamu and composer Aulis Sallinen is a guarantee of topnotch music-making....This is a fine introduction to Sallinen." - Fanfare |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: The Tempest - Incidental Music Hanne Fischer, Kari Dahl Nielsen, Fredrik Bjellsäter, Palle Knudsen, Nicolai Elsberg / Royal Danish Opera Chorus, Royal Danish Orchestra, Okko Kamu [ Naxos / CD - released 25/Nov/2022 ] Symphonic in scale and ambition, the incidental music to Shakespeare's play The Tempest was among the last orchestral works Sibelius composed before entering the mysterious 'silence of Järvenpää' that lasted until his death. |
ALFVEN / LARSSON / PETERSON-BERGER / STENHAMMAR / etc
Swedish Orchestral Favourites Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, Okko Kamu [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jan/2015 ] |
FRANZ BERWALD
Berwald: Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra / Okko Kamu [ Naxos / CD - released 6/Feb/2003 ] "Sound, thoughtful performances, free from eccentricity and with no lack of character...Niklas Sivelöv proves an accomplished and intelligent soloist whose account is thoroughly recommendable in its own right." Gramophone |
GLAZUNOV / PROKOFIEV / TCHAIKOVSKY
Works for cello & orchestra Jamie Walton (cello) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Okko Kamu [ Signum Classics / CD - released 20/Aug/2015 ] "Walton performs it splendidly with a light touch that the Royal Philharmonic under Okko Kamu accompany hand-in-glove. They capture the neo-classical essence of the piece very well, and the recording is vibrant." (MusicWeb Sept 2015) |
SIBELIUS
Symphonies Nos. 1-7 (complete) Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Okko Kamu [ BIS SACD / 3 CD Box Set - released 25/Oct/2015 ] "If you are new to these works and want really modern sound and consistently authentic, unidiosyncratic interpretations, this issue is a very good place to start." (MusicWeb Sept 2015) |
SIBELIUS
The Tempest (Overture & Suites) / The Bard / Tapiola Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Okko Kamu [ BIS / CD - released 1/Jul/2011 ] "Okko Kamu is a pro, and a thoroughly idiomatic Sibelius conductor, and of course the Lahti Symphony Orchestra's credentials already have been certified. Top-notch SACD engineering makes this as fine a Sibelius disc as, well, any." (10/10... |
