Suites: Pelléas et Melisande / King Christian II / Swanwhite

Album by Jean Sibelius & Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands & Petri Sakari

Suites: Pelléas et Mélisande / King Christian II / Swanwhite is a compilation of three orchestral suites by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, derived from his incidental music for plays by Maurice Maeterlinck, Adolf Paul, and August Strindberg, respectively, composed between 1898 and 1909. These suites showcase Sibelius's ability to evoke atmosphere and emotion, blending Romantic and early 20th-century styles to enhance the dramatic narratives of the original plays.
First released: 1993

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Pelleas and Melisande Suite, op. 46: I. At the Castle Gate: Grave e largamente
    3:36
  2. 2.
    Pelleas and Melisande Suite, op. 46: II. Mélisande: Andantino con moto
    4:26
  3. 3.
    Pelleas and Melisande Suite, op. 46: IIa. At the Seashore: Adagio
    2:15
  4. 4.
    Pelleas and Melisande Suite, op. 46: III. A Spring in the Park: Comodo
    2:20
  5. 5.
    Pelleas and Melisande Suite, op. 46: IV. The Three Blind Sisters: Tranquillo
    2:35
  6. 6.
    Pelleas and Melisande Suite, op. 46: V. Pastorale: Andantino pastorale
    1:59
  7. 7.
    Pelleas and Melisande Suite, op. 46: VI. Mélisande and the Spinning-Wheel: Con moto
    2:04
  8. 8.
    Pelleas and Melisande Suite, op. 46: VII. Entr'acte: Allegro
    2:53
  9. 9.
    Pelleas and Melisande Suite, op. 46: VIII. The Death of Mélisande: Andante
    6:37
  10. 10.
    Swanwhite Suite, op. 54: II. The Harp: Largo
    4:06
  11. 11.
    Swanwhite Suite, op. 54: III. The Maidens With the Roses: Lento assai
    3:12
  12. 12.
    Swanwhite Suite, op. 54: V. The Prince Alone: Andante sostenuto
    4:29
  13. 13.
    Swanwhite Suite, op. 54: VI. Swanwhite and the Prince: Allegretto
    3:44
  14. 14.
    Swanwhite Suite, op. 54: VII. Song of Praise: Largo
    3:28
  15. 15.
    Incidental Music from King Christian II, op. 27: I. Nocturne: Molto moderato
    7:27
  16. 16.
    Incidental Music from King Christian II, op. 27: II. Elegie and Musette: Elegie: Andante sostenuto
    5:17
  17. 17.
    Incidental Music from King Christian II, op. 27: II. Elegie and Musette: Musette: Allegretto
    2:17
  18. 18.
    Incidental Music from King Christian II, op. 27: III. Menuetto: Non troppo lento
    2:02
  19. 19.
    Incidental Music from King Christian II, op. 27: IV. The Fool's Song: Moderato
    4:13
  20. 20.
    Incidental Music from King Christian II, op. 27: V. Serenade: Moderato assai
    4:56
  21. 21.
    Incidental Music from King Christian II, op. 27: VI. Ballade: Allegro - Poco largamente - Vivace - Stretto - Presto
    5:11

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