Sibelius Essentials

About this playlist

The distinctive sound of Sibelius’s music can transport you to Nordic forests, quiet lakes and Finnish mythology. As the most famous Finnish composer, he is often credited as a key figure in establishing a Finnish national identity as they fought for independence from Russia.

Tracklist

Sibelius: Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Op. 46

Pelléas et Mélisande - incidental music, Op.46: At the Castle Gate

Estonian National Symphony Orchestra/Paavo Järvi

2:45

Pelléas et Mélisande - incidental music, Op.46: Pastorale

Estonian National Symphony Orchestra/Paavo Järvi

1:52

Sibelius: Oma maa cantata, Op. 92

Oma maa (My Own Land), Op. 92

Jubilate Choir

13:26

Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26

Philharmonia Orchestra/Paavo Berglund

7:40

Sibelius: 5 Songs, Op. 37

No. 4. Var det en drom? (Was it a dream?)

Soile Isokoski

2:22

Sibelius: 7 Songs, Op. 17

No. 6. Illalle (To Evening)

Soile Isokoski

1:21

Sibelius: Andante festivo, JS 34b (version for string orchestra and timpani)

Andante festivo, JS 34b (version for string orchestra and timpani)

Lahti Symphony Orchestra

5:10

Sibelius: Kyllikki, Op. 41

No. 2. Andantino

Folke Gräsbeck

4:11

Sibelius: 4 Pieces for violin and piano, Op. 78

Sibelius : Romanssi, Op. 78 No. 2 (Romance)

Yuval Yaron and Rena Sharon

3:08

Sibelius: Rakastava, Op. 14

I. Rakastava (The Lover)

Jaakko Kuusisto

4:06

II. Rakastetun tie (The Path of the Beloved)

Jaakko Kuusisto

2:26

Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47

Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: I. Allegro moderato

Sarah Chang

15:39

Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto

Sarah Chang

8:15

Sibelius: Romance in C major, Op. 42

Romance in C Major, Op. 42

Sinfonia Lahti

4:45

Sibelius: Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22

Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22: II. The Swan of Tuonela

London Symphony Orchestra and Sir Charles Mackerras

9:49

Sibelius: Karelia Suite, Op. 11

Sibelius: Karelia Suite, Op. 11: I. Intermezzo (Moderato)

Herbert von Karajan

4:03

Sibelius: Karelia Suite, Op. 11: III. Alla marcia (Moderato)

Herbert von Karajan

4:58

Sibelius: 3 Sonatinas, Op. 67

Sonatina No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro

Rudi Spring

2:48

Sibelius: Vårsång, Op. 16

Moderato e molto sostenuto

Sinfonia Lahti

9:18

Curated by

Minna Ylikauma

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About this playlist

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Minna Ylikauma

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Sibelius Essentials

Sibelius Essentials

About this playlist

Tracklist

Pelléas et Mélisande - incidental music, Op.46: At the Castle Gate

Estonian National Symphony Orchestra/Paavo Järvi

2:45

Pelléas et Mélisande - incidental music, Op.46: Pastorale

Estonian National Symphony Orchestra/Paavo Järvi

1:52

Oma maa (My Own Land), Op. 92

Jubilate Choir

13:26

Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26

Philharmonia Orchestra/Paavo Berglund

7:40

No. 4. Var det en drom? (Was it a dream?)

Soile Isokoski

2:22

No. 6. Illalle (To Evening)

Soile Isokoski

1:21

Andante festivo, JS 34b (version for string orchestra and timpani)

Lahti Symphony Orchestra

5:10

No. 2. Andantino

Folke Gräsbeck

4:11

Sibelius : Romanssi, Op. 78 No. 2 (Romance)

Yuval Yaron and Rena Sharon

3:08

I. Rakastava (The Lover)

Jaakko Kuusisto

4:06

II. Rakastetun tie (The Path of the Beloved)

Jaakko Kuusisto

2:26

Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: I. Allegro moderato

Sarah Chang

15:39

Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto

Sarah Chang

8:15

Romance in C Major, Op. 42

Sinfonia Lahti

4:45

Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22: II. The Swan of Tuonela

London Symphony Orchestra and Sir Charles Mackerras

9:49

Sibelius: Karelia Suite, Op. 11: I. Intermezzo (Moderato)

Herbert von Karajan

4:03

Sibelius: Karelia Suite, Op. 11: III. Alla marcia (Moderato)

Herbert von Karajan

4:58

Sonatina No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro

Rudi Spring

2:48

Moderato e molto sostenuto

Sinfonia Lahti

9:18

Curated by

Minna Ylikauma

About this playlist

Curated by

Minna Ylikauma

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