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Sibelius: Kullervo / Vänskä, Minnesota Orchestra
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Sibelius: Kullervo / Vänskä, Minnesota Orchestra

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Composer
SIBELIUS, JEAN
Artist
Paasikivi, Hakala, Vanska
Format
SACD
Label
BIS
Released
Oct 02, 2020
Catalog #
BIS-2236
UPC
7318599922362

About

Kalevala, the Finnish national epic, begins with the creation of the world – from a duck's egg – and goes on to relate a series of tales of magic and adventure. One of the most memorable characters is Kullervo, a flawed hero whose tragic story is told in the course of six songs or runos. These describe multiple murders, rape, incest and finally suicide – a powerful brew that has inspired several Finnish artists. Among them is Jean Sibelius, who in 1891 was a young music student in Vienna. At home in Finland a wave of nationalism was gaining momentum and the Kalevala was an important symbol in the struggle for independence from Russia. Sometimes called a choral symphony, Sibelius's Kullervo was premiered in 1892, receiving a mixed reception and the work was soon overshadowed by the First Symphony. Only in the 1970s did it became more widely known, at which time the score caused something of sensation. Faithful to the urgency and brutality of the score, the present recording was made at live performances at Symphony Hall in Minneapolis, with Osmo Vänskä directing the forces of the Minnesota Orchestra, joined by their Finnish guests Lilli Paasikivi, Tommi Hakala and the eminent YL Male Voice Choir.

Tracklist 5 tracks

  1. 1 I. Introduction: Allegro moderato 12:46
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Introduction: Allegro moderato
    Duration
    12:46
    Composer
    Jean Sibelius
    Ensemble
    Minnesota Orchestra
    Conductor
    Osmo Vänskä
  2. 2 II. Kullervo's Youth: Grave 19:05
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Kullervo's Youth: Grave
    Duration
    19:05
    Composer
    Jean Sibelius
    Ensemble
    Minnesota Orchestra
    Conductor
    Osmo Vänskä
  3. 3 III. Kullervo and his Sister: Allegro vivace 25:55
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Kullervo and his Sister: Allegro vivace
    Duration
    25:55
    Composer
    Jean Sibelius
    Performer
    Lilli Paasikivi, Tommi Hakala
    Ensemble
    YL Male Voice Choir, Minnesota Orchestra
    Conductor
    Osmo Vänskä
  4. 4 IV. Kullervo Goes to War: Alla marcia (Allegro molto) - Vivace - Presto 09:41
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Kullervo Goes to War: Alla marcia (Allegro molto) - Vivace - Presto
    Duration
    09:41
    Composer
    Jean Sibelius
    Ensemble
    Minnesota Orchestra
    Conductor
    Osmo Vänskä
  5. 5 V. Kullervo's Death: Andante 11:19
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Kullervo's Death: Andante
    Duration
    11:19
    Composer
    Jean Sibelius
    Ensemble
    YL Male Voice Choir, Minnesota Orchestra
    Conductor
    Osmo Vänskä