Described as ‘one of the great new Sibelian teams’ (The Herald),
Thomas Søndergård and BBC National Orchestra of Wales continue their
shared fascination with the orchestral music of Sibelius.
Released one month after BBC NOW celebrates its ninetieth
anniversary, this recording includes many of Sibelius’ most famous
masterpieces. Sibelius established his credentials early on with the
tonally adventurous En saga, which brings to mind the excellence of
Berlioz’ orchestral writing.
Sibelius’ successful foray into the impressionistic tone world of
Debussy resulted in the haunting seascape of The Oceanides. Sibelius
wrote it was ‘pure inspiration’ that led to the composition of the
perpetually popular Finlandia, with its world-famous hymn motif.
The wonderfully descriptive Swan of Tuonela finds Sibelius at his
mystical best as he casts the cor anglais as the majestic swan from
Finnish mythology.
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