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Composer of the Week: Sibelius

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2/5. Although he was a fervently patriotic Finn, Sibelius grew up speaking Swedish.
Donald Macleod looks at the composer's relationship with Sweden - and with the bottle.
Elegie (King Christian II) Iceland Symphony Orchestra, conductor Petri Sakari
Sandels, Op 28 Estonian National Male Choir and Symphony Orchestra, conductor Parvo Jarvi
Six Songs, Op 36 Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo), Bengt Forsberg (piano)
Symphony No 7 Iceland SO, conductor Petri Sakari Repeated on Monday at 12 midnight

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Conductor:
Petri Sakari
Piano:
Bengt Forsberg
Conductor:
Petri Sakari
Source: Radio Times

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