Jean Sibelius was the most significant figure in the formation of Finland's musical identity. Beyond the famous symphonies and tone poems he was prolific in other genres, including music for the theatre. King Christian II and Kuolema ensured Sibelius's fame throughout Europe, the latter including the haunting melody (track 2) which would later become the Valse triste. The Two Songs from Twelfth Night contrast the spectre of death with more comical moods, an effect also to be heard in one of Sibelius's least performed orchestral works, the Overture in A minor.

Tracklist:

Overture In A Minor, Js 144
Kuolema, Js 113: No. 1, Tempo Di Valse Lente - Poco Risoluto
No. 2, Moderato
Kuolema, Js 113: No. 3, Moderato Assai - Moderato
Kuolema, Js 113: No. 4, Andante
No. 5, Moderato
Kuolema, Js 113: No. 6, Andante Ma Non Tanto
Twelfth Night, Op. 60 (Version For Voice & Orchestra): No. 1, Come Away, Death
Twelfth Night, Op. 60 (Arr. K. Borg For Voice And Orchestra): No. 2, Hey, Ho, The Wind And The Rain
King Christian II, Op. 27: I. Elegy
King Christian II, Op. 27: II. Musette
King Christian II, Op. 27: III. Menuetto
King Christian II, Op. 27: IV. Fool's Song Of The Spider
King Christian II, Op. 27: V. Nocturne
King Christian II, Op. 27: VI. Serenade
King Christian II, Op. 27: VII. Ballade

UPC: 747313329977
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 6.9.15
Format: CD

Sibelius / Pajala / Turku Philharmonic Orchestra - Orchestral Works (CD)