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Composer of the Week: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

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This week Donald Macleod looks at the life and work of Jean Sibelius and begins by exploring the composer's enduring love affair with Finland.

Finlandia
Oslo PO, conductor Mariss Jansons
Kullervo (Introduction)
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen
Symphony No 1 (Finale: Quasi una Fantasia)
Orchestra conducted by Robert Kajanus
Kullervo (2nd mvt: Kullervo's Youth)
Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Leif Segerstam

Contributors

Presenter:
Donald Macleod
Producer:
Kerry Chapman
Subject/Composer:
Jean Sibelius
Source: Radio Times

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