Sibelius: Complete Works for Mixed Choir / Seppänen, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

$27.99
Label
Ondine
Release Date
March 10, 2015
Format
Added to Cart! View cart or continue shopping.


    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      SIBELIUS, JEAN
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
    • PERFORMER
      Seppanen
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      March 10, 2015
    • UPC
      761195126028
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      ODE 1260-2D
    • LABEL
      Ondine
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      2
    • GENRE
      Choral - Secular
    Works ⌄

    1. Rakastava, Op. 14, JS 160c (The Lover)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Jenny Carlstedt, Arttu Kataja

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    2. No. 1, Sortunut ääni (The Voice Now Stilled)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    3. No. 3, Venematka (The Journey by Boat)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    4. No. 4, Saarella palaa (Fire on the Island)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    5. No. 6, Sydämeni laulu (Glade of Tuoni)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    6. Min rastas raataa, JS 129 (The Thrush's Toiling)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    7. I. Ecce novum gaudium (Behold a New Joy) [Version a cappella]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    8. II. Angelus emittitur (An Angel Is Sent Out) [Version a cappella]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    9. III. In stadio laboris (In Athletic Strife) [Version a cappella]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    10. I. Ecce novum gaudium (Behold a New Joy) [Version with Harmonium]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Folke Gräsbeck

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    11. II. Angelus emittitur (An Angel Is Sent Out) [Version with Harmonium]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Folke Gräsbeck

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    12. III. In stadio laboris (In Athletic Strife) [Version with Harmonium]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Folke Gräsbeck

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    13. I. Ecce novum gaudium (Behold a New Joy) [Version with Piano]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Folke Gräsbeck

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    14. II. Angelus emittitur (An Angel Is Sent Out) [Version with Piano]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Folke Gräsbeck

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    15. III. In stadio laboris (In Athletic Strife) [Version with Piano]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Folke Gräsbeck

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    16. Kotikaipaus, JS 111 (Homesickness)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    17. Isänmaalle, JS 98a (To the Fatherland) [1900 Version]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    18. Hur blekt är allt, JS 96 (So Faded Everything Is)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    19. När sig våren åter föder, JS 139 (When Spring Is Born Again)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    20. Tanke, se, hur fågeln svingar, JS 191 (Thought, See How the Bird Swoops)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    21. Ensam i dunkla skogarnas famn, JS 72 (Alone in the Dark Forest’s Clasp)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    22. Ack, hör du fröken Gyllenborg, JS 10 (Ah! Listen, Miss Gyllenborg)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    23. Työkansan marssi, JS 212 (March of the Labourers)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    24. Soitapas sorea neito, JS 176 (Play, Pretty Maiden)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Tuomas Katajala

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    25. Juhlamarssi, JS 105 (Festive March)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    26. Aamusumussa, JS 9a (In the Morning Mist)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    27. Uusmaalaisten laulu, JS 214a (The Song of the Men of Uusimaa)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    28. Kallion kirkon kellosävel, Op. 65b (The Bells of Kallio Church)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    29. Drömmarna, JS 64 (Dreams)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    30. Män från slätten och havet, Op. 65a (Men from Plain and Sea)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    31. No. 1, Me nuoriso Suomen (The Journey Continues)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    32. No. 2, Tuuli tuudittele (Wind, Cosset Our Boat)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Jenny Carlstedt, Arttu Kataja

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    33. No. 3, Oi toivo, toivo sä lietomieli (Hope, That State Which So Consoles Me)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Jenny Carlstedt

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    34. No. 4, Montapa elon merellä (Many Pitfalls Await Us on Life’s Road)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    35. No. 5, Sammuva sainio maan (Noble Deeds and Wisdom)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Jenny Carlstedt

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    36. No. 6a, Soi kiitoksesksi Luojan (Let Our Sweet Songs of Thanks)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    37. No. 6b, Tuule, tuuli, leppeämmin (Blow Softer Now, Breeze)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Jenny Carlstedt

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    38. No. 7, Oi lempi, sun valtas ääretön on (O Love, You Genial Child of God)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    39. No. 8, Kun virta vuolas (Like a Surging Stream)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Matleena Seppanen, Tuomo Lassila, Ari-Pekka Mäenpää

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    40. No. 9, Oi kallis Suomi, äiti verraton (Precious Finland)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    41. Den 25 Oktober 1902: Till Thérèse Hahl, JS 60 (October 25th 1902: To Theresa Hahl) [1st Setting]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    42. Den 25 Oktober 1902: Till Thérèse Hahl, JS 61 (October 25th 1902: To Theresa Hahl) [2nd Setting]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    43. Ej med klagan, JS 69 (Not with Laments)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    44. Kansakoululaisten marssi, JS 103 (March of the Primary School Children)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    45. Kantat, JS 107 (Cantata)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    46. Nejden andas (The Landscape Breathes) [Version for Female Chorus]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    47. Terve ruhtinatar (Hail, O Princess) [Version for Female Chorus]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    48. No. 2, The Sun upon the Lake Is Low

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    49. No, 3, A Cavalry Catch

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Folke Gräsbeck

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    50. No. 1, Autumn Song

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Performer: Folke Gräsbeck

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    51. Koulutie, JS 112 (The Way to School)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    52. Skolsång, JS 172 (School Song)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    53. Den höga himlen, JS 58a (The Lofty Heav’n)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    54. On lapsonen syntynyt meille, JS 142 (A Child Is Born unto Us)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    55. No. 4, En etsi valtaa, loistoa (I Seek Not Power, Glory or Gold) [Version for Female Chorus]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    56. No. 5, On hanget korkeat (High Are the Snowdrifts) [Version for Female Chorus]

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    57. Finlandia, Op. 26 (Version for Mixed Chorus in F Major)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen

    58. Finlandia, Op. 26 (Version for Mixed Chorus in A-Flat Major)

      Composer: Jean Sibelius

      Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

      Conductor: Heikki Seppanen


The fourth album on Ondine by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir is dedicated to the composer’s complete works for mixed choir. The award-winning choir, one of the finest of its kind internationally, is conducted here by leading Finnish choir director Heikki Seppänen. Choral music was a genre in which Sibelius showed interest from his student days to the near close of his life. This double-disc set includes patriotic works, works closely connected to the Finnish national epic Kalevala, student works, Christmas songs, works based on Finnish poetry, works written for school (including Three Songs for American Schools) as well as works written for academic promotions, inauguration ceremonies and different official occasions. It also includes two versions of the famous Finlandia Hymn. The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir’s first Ondine release was given an ‘Editor’s Choice’ by the Gramophone Magazine and ‘Disc of the Year’ by German weekly Die Zeit.

REVIEW:

The Finnish choral tradition was rich and active when Sibelius came of age as a composer in the late 1880s, and he wrote choral works all his life. The pieces on this rewarding recording range from folk songs suffused with Finnish character to enigmatic works with sometimes dark lyrics. There are festival and school songs, patriotic anthems, a cantata for an academic degree ceremony and, inevitably, two versions of “Finlandia.” Most of the pieces are a cappella. Many unfold in clear, block-chord settings of the texts. If you want to stump friends with a guessing game, play the beguiling, slightly strange “Glade of Tuoni” from this recording and ask them to identify the composer. You’ll win, as you will by picking up this album.

– New York Times