Sibelius: Oceanides (Op. 73) and Pohjola's Daughter (Op. 49)
Stephen Johnson explores the moods and impressions conveyed by Sibelius in his tone poems The Oceanides and Pohjola's Daughter. The performances are provided by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic.
Stephen Johnson explores the varied moods and impressions conveyed by Sibelius in two of his greatest tone poems. The Oceanides is a haunting seascape inspired by his first Atlantic crossing. Pohjola's Daughter is a vivid fantasy inspired by one of the legends from the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala. The musical examples and performances are provided by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic, conducted by Tecwyn Evans.
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Sibelius: The Oceanides / Pohjola's Daughter
Duration: 36:31
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Jean Sibelius
The Oceanides (Op.73)
Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic, Tecwyn Evans (conductor)
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Jean Sibelius
Pohjola's daughter - symphonic fantasia (Op.49)
Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic, Tecwyn Evans (conductor)
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- Sat 15 Apr 2006 14:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3