7.1 Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47~I. Allegro moderato
7.2 Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47~II. Adagio di molto
7.3 Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47~III. Allegro, ma non tanto
7.4 Karelia Suite, Op. 11~I. Intermezzo
7.5 Karelia Suite, Op. 11~II. Ballade
7.6 Karelia Suite, Op. 11~III. Alla marcia
7.7 Suite from Belshazzar's Feast, Op. 51~I. Oriental Procession
7.8 Suite from Belshazzar's Feast, Op. 51~II. Solitude
7.9 Suite from Belshazzar's Feast, Op. 51~III. Nocturne
7.10 Suite from Belshazzar's Feast, Op. 51~IV. Khadra's Dance
8.1 Oceanides, Op. 73
8.2 Tempest, Suite No. 1, Op. 109~I. The Oak Tree
8.3 Tempest, Suite No. 1, Op. 109~II. Humoresque
8.4 Tempest, Suite No. 1, Op. 109~III. Caliban's Song
8.5 Tempest, Suite No. 1, Op. 109~IV. The Harvesters
8.6 Tempest, Suite No. 1, Op. 109~V. Canon
8.7 Tempest, Suite No. 1, Op. 109~VI. Scene
8.8 Tempest, Suite No. 1, Op. 109~VII. Intrada - Berceuse
8.9 Tempest, Suite No. 1, Op. 109~VIII. Entr'acte - Ariel's Song
8.10 Tempest, Suite No. 1, Op. 109~IX. The Storm
8.11 Tempest, Suite No. 2, Op. 109~I. Chorus of the Winds
8.12 Tempest, Suite No. 2, Op. 109~II. Intermezzo
8.13 Tempest, Suite No. 2, Op. 109~III. Dance of the Nymphs
8.14 Tempest, Suite No. 2, Op. 109~IV. Prospero
8.15 Tempest, Suite No. 2, Op. 109~V. Song I
8.16 Tempest, Suite No. 2, Op. 109~VI. Song II
8.17 Tempest, Suite No. 2, Op. 109~VI. Miranda
8.18 Tempest, Suite No. 2, Op. 109~VII. The Naiads
8.19 Tempest, Suite No. 2, Op. 109~VIII. Dance Episode
8.20 Nightride and Sunrise, Op. 55
9.1 Svarta rosor, Op. 36 No. 1
9.2 Säv, säv, susa, Op. 36 No. 4
9.3 Demanten på marssnön, Op. 36 No. 6
9.4 På verandan vid havet, Op. 38 No. 2
9.5 Under strandens granar, Op. 13 No. 1
9.6 Våren flyktar hastigt, Op. 13 No. 4
9.7 Kom nu hit, död, Op. 60 No. 1
9.8 Var det en dröm?, Op. 37 No. 4
9.9 Flickan kom ifrån sin älsklings möte, Op. 37 No. 5
9.10 Im Feld ein Mädchen singt, Op. 50 No. 3
9.11 stille Stadt, Op. 50 No. 5
9.12 Aus banger Brust, Op. 50 No. 4
9.13 Koskenlaskijan morsiamet (The Rapids-Shooter's Brides), Ballad, Op. 33
9.14 Lastu lainehilla, Op. 17 No. 7
9.15 Illalle, Op. 17 No. 6
9.16 Souda, souda sinisorsa, JS 180
9.17 Kaiutar, Op. 72 No. 4
9.18 Laulu ristilukista, Op. 27 No. 4
10.1 Kaiutar, Op. 72 No. 4
10.2 Luonnotar, Op. 70
10.3 Men min fågel märks dock icke, Op. 36 No. 2
10.4 Säv, säv, susa, Op. 36 No. 4
10.5 Demanten på marssnön, Op. 36 No. 6
10.6 Våren flyktar hastigt, Op. 13 No. 4
10.7 Under strandens granar, Op. 13 No. 1
10.8 första kyssen, Op. 37 No. 1
10.9 Soluppgång, Op. 37 No. 3
10.10 Var det en dröm, Op. 37 No. 4
10.11 Höstkväil, Op. 38 No. 1
10.12 På verandan vid havet, Op. 38 No. 2
10.13 Arioso, Op. 3
10.14 Illalle, Op. 17 No. 6
10.15 Lastu lainehilla, Op. 17 No. 7
10.16 Souda, souda sinisorsa, JS 180
10.17 Se'n har jag ej frågat mera, Op. 17 No. 1
10.18 En slända, Op. 17 No. 5
10.19 Hertig Magnus, Op. 57 No. 6
11.1 Academic March, JS 155
11.2 Cantata for the Conferment Ceremony of 1894, JS 105~I. Molto maestoso ed adagio
11.3 Cantata for the Conferment Ceremony of 1894, JS 105~II. Allegro assai - Maestoso (alla marcia)
11.4 Andante festivo, JS 34b
11.5 Coronation Cantata, JS 104~I. Allegro
11.6 Coronation Cantata, JS 104~II. Allegro
11.7 Finlandia, Op. 26 No. 7
12.1 Festive March, Op. 13
12.2 South Ostrobothnian Suite No.1, Op. 9~I. Landscape (Maisema)
12.3 South Ostrobothnian Suite No.1, Op. 9~II. Folk Dance (Kansanlaulu)
12.4 South Ostrobothnian Suite No.1, Op. 9~III. Ostrobothnian Dance (Pohjalainen tanssi)
12.5 South Ostrobothnian Suite No.1, Op. 9~IV. Devil's Dance (Pirun polska)
12.6 South Ostrobothnian Suite No.1, Op. 9~V. Song of Dusk (Hämärän laulu)
12.7 South Ostrobothnian Suite No. 2, Op. 20~I. The Bride Arrives (Tulopeli)
12.8 South Ostrobothnian Suite No. 2, Op. 20~II. Rain in the Forest (Metsässä sataa)
12.9 South Ostrobothnian Suite No. 2, Op. 20~III. Minuet (Minuee)
12.10 South Ostrobothnian Suite No. 2, Op. 20~IV. Dance of the Orphans (Orpolasten polska)
12.11 South Ostrobothnian Suite No. 2, Op. 20~V. The Will-o'-the-Wisp (Hiidet virvoja viritti)
12.12 Prelude ; Fugue, Op. 10~I. Prelude
12.13 Prelude ; Fugue, Op. 10~II. Fugue
13.1 Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 60~I. Allegro moderato
13.2 Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 60~II. Andante assai tranquillo
13.3 Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 60~III. Allegro molto vivace
13.4 Suite lyrique No. 3, "Impressions de Belgique"~I. La Cathédrale
13.5 Suite lyrique No. 3, "Impressions de Belgique"~II. Nocturne (Bruges)
13.6 Suite lyrique No. 3, "Impressions de Belgique"~III. Scherzo
13.7 Suite lyrique No. 3, "Impressions de Belgique"~IV. Pastorale (Adoration des bergers' au Musée de Bruxelles)
13.8 Suite lyrique No. 3, "Impressions de Belgique"~V. Les Cloches
13.9 Suite lyrique No. 3, "Impressions de Belgique"~VI. Hymne (Matin sur la côte)
13.10 Suite from the Sleeping Beauty (Prinsessa Ruusunen), Op. 22~I. Overture
13.11 Suite from the Sleeping Beauty (Prinsessa Ruusunen), Op. 22~II. Minuet
13.12 Suite from the Sleeping Beauty (Prinsessa Ruusunen), Op. 22~III. Butterfly Waltz
13.13 Suite from the Sleeping Beauty (Prinsessa Ruusunen), Op. 22~IV. Moonlight Ballet
13.14 Suite from the Sleeping Beauty (Prinsessa Ruusunen), Op. 22~V. Waltz
13.15 Suite from the Sleeping Beauty (Prinsessa Ruusunen), Op. 22~VI. Festive March
14.1 Suomenlinna Overture, Op. 30
14.2 Pictures from Finland, Op. 24~No. 1 Spring Dreams (Kevätunelmia)
14.3 Pictures from Finland, Op. 24~No. 4 Sleigh Ride (Rekiretki)
14.4 Pohjalaisia (The Ostrobothnians), Op. 52~Vangin laulu (The Prisoner's Song)
14.5 Overtura sinfonica
14.6 Valse lente, Op. 33
14.7 Praeludium
14.8 Häämarssi (Wedding March), Op. 3b No. 2
14.9 Suomalainen rukous (Finnish Prayer), Op. 27 No. 2
14.10 Intrada
14.11 Valse triste, Op. 44 N
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Leif Segerstam: Sibelius Recordings on CD presents the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of one of the most distinguished Sibelius interpreters of our time. Across this collection, the orchestra explores the emotional and stylistic breadth of Jean Sibelius's orchestral world - from monumental symphonic canvases to more intimate, atmospheric pieces. The performances are characterized by spacious tempi where needed, great attention to inner detail and a powerful sense of architecture, allowing Sibelius's sound worlds to unfold organically and with impressive clarity.
The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, closely associated with Sibelius since the composer's lifetime, brings a unique authority and authenticity to this music. Their warm strings, distinctive Nordic brass and finely balanced woodwinds illuminate both the rugged, elemental side of Sibelius and his lyrical, poetic voice. Under Leif Segerstam's direction, the ensemble combines precision with a compelling, often electrifying intensity, making these readings particularly engaging for both seasoned collectors and newcomers to Sibelius.
Leif Segerstam, renowned as a conductor, composer and teacher, has built an international reputation especially through his work with Nordic repertoire. His Sibelius interpretations are valued for their depth, structural insight and sense of atmosphere. Over the course of his career he has recorded extensively and held important posts with leading Scandinavian and European orchestras, helping to bring Scandinavian orchestral music to a broad global audience.
Ondine, the label behind this release, is one of Finland's leading classical music producers and is internationally respected for its high artistic standards and excellent sound quality. The label has a strong focus on Nordic repertoire and has collaborated with many of the most important Finnish orchestras, conductors and composers. Its recordings are frequently praised by the specialist press and have received numerous distinctions and awards, making Ondine a reference label for anyone interested in high-quality classical releases.
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