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Composer of the Week: Sibelius

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Today, Donald Macleod explores the extraordinary relationship between
Jean Sibelius and Axel Carpelan , who, although not himself rich, tirelessly raised money on behalf of the composer, making possible some of his greatest masterpieces. Violin Concerto Maxim Vengerov ,
Chicago SO, conductor Daniel Barenboim Overture: The Tempest (The Ship Sinks Between the Waves) Finnish RSO, conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste
The Tempest, Actl Monica Groop (mezzo), Finnish Opera Festival Chorus, Finnish RSO, conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Jean Sibelius
Unknown:
Axel Carpelan
Unknown:
Maxim Vengerov
Conductor:
Daniel Barenboim
Conductor:
Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Unknown:
Actl Monica Groop
Conductor:
Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Source: Radio Times

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