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This Week's Composer: Sibelius (1865-1957)

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"Here abroad you are manufacturing cocktails of all colours and now I come with pure cold water." (Sibelius to his German publisher)

Prelude: The Tempest, Op 109 - Suisse Romande Orchestra conducted by Horst Stein

Symphonic Poem for voice and orchestra: Luonnotar, Op 70 - Elisabeth Soderstrom (soprano) Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy

Three Humoresques, Op 89 Nos 1-3 - Salvatore Accardo (violin), London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis

Symphony No 6, in D minor, Op 104 - Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis

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Source: Radio Times

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