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18/11/2011

BBC Four - Kullervo

Sibelius's epic 'Kullervo' Symphony in a classic performance from 1992.

Sibelius's epic 'Kullervo' Symphony in a classic performance from 1992. Sir Colin Davis conducts the London Symphony Orchestra with soloists Soile Isokoski and Jorma Hynninen.

To accompany the Symphony series, a rare treat from the archives - the youthful, passionate and epic 'Kullervo' Symphony by the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, in a classic performance from 1992. Sir Colin Davis, a truly great interpreter of Sibelius's music, conducts the London Symphony Orchestra with soloists soprano Soile Isokoski and baritone Jorma Hynninen. Introduced by Simon Russell Beale.

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