Violin Concerto, op. 47 / Finlandia, op. 26

Album by Jean Sibelius & Sibelius-Akatemian sinfoniaorkesteri & Eri Klas & Jaakko Kuusisto

This release presents two orchestral works by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, composed between 1899 and 1905. One piece showcases expansive, nationalistic orchestral writing with prominent brass chorales and sweeping string lines, while the other features virtuosic solo writing set against luminous orchestral textures, both exemplifying a pivotal phase in Sibelius's career as he consolidated his mature style and national musical identity.
First released: 1996

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Violin Concerto, op. 47: I. Allegro moderato
    16:26
  2. 2.
    Violin Concerto, op. 47: II. Adagio di molto
    8:21
  3. 3.
    Violin Concerto, op. 47: III. Allegro, ma non tanto
    7:34
  4. 4.
    Finlandia, op. 26: Hymn
    3:15

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