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Finnish Orchestral Favorites / Panula, Turku Po

Release Date: 05/15/2001
Label: Naxos Catalog #: 8555773 Spars Code: DDD
Composer: Jean Sibelius, Armas Järnefelt, Aulis Sallinen, Einojuhani Rautavaara, Leevi Madetoja,
Oskar Merikanto, Heikki Aaltoila, Heino Kaski, Toivo Kuula,
Erkki Melartin, Uuno Klami, Ilkka Kuusisto
Performer: Maarit Kirvessalo, Reino Kotaviita
Conductor: Jorma Panula, Okko Kamu
Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, Finnish Chamber Orchestra

Number of Discs: 1
Recorded in: Stereo
Length: 1 Hours 7 Mins.

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This charming disc (containing newly recorded and previously issued works) begins with a suitably brooding if not spectacular Finlandia, and then proceeds from one delight to the next. Outstanding items include: Madetoja's Elegy for Strings, Melartin's Festive March, Rautavaara's Fiddlers, Sallinen's Sunrise Serenade, and two pieces (Prelude and Berceuse) by Järnefelt. The other items have less substance but plenty of tuneful and easygoing appeal. As an advertisement for the attractions of Finnish music beyond Sibelius, this collection serves an admirable purpose, particularly as all of the items are well played and recorded. As has become particularly clear over the past two decades or so, the 20th century musical legacy of Finland is every bit as rich and varied as that of any other country, and is well worth exploring. Here's a fine place to start if you're curious but like to keep things on the light side. --David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com


Works on This Recording		Back to Top

1.	Finlandia, Op. 26 by Jean Sibelius
	Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: Finland

	Notes: Composition written: Finland (1899 - 1900).


2.	Kuolema: Valse triste, Op. 44 no 1 by Jean Sibelius
	Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1903-1904; Finland


3.	Praeludium by Armas Järnefelt
	Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: Finland


4.	Berceuse by Armas Järnefelt
	Performer: Maarit Kirvessalo (Violin) Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: 1904


5.	Sunrise Serenade, Op. 63 by Aulis Sallinen
	Conductor: Okko Kamu Orchestra/Ensemble: Finnish Chamber Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: 1989; Finland


6.	Fiddlers, Op. 1 by Einojuhani Rautavaara
	Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: 1952/1972; Finland


7.	Symphonic Suite, Op. 4: no 1, Elegia by Leevi Madetoja
	Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: 1910; Finland


8.	Valse Lente by Oskar Merikanto
	Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: Finland


9.	Romance for Piano, Op. 12 by Oskar Merikanto
	Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: Finland


10.	Wedding Waltz by Heikki Aaltoila
	Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: 20th Century


11.	Pieces for Piano, Op. 7: no 1, Prelude in G flat major by Heino Kaski
	Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: Finland


12.	Wedding March, Op. 3 no 2 by Toivo Kuula
	Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: Finland


13.	Prinsessa Ruusunen: Juhlamarssi by Erkki Melartin
	Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: 1904; Finland


14.	Sea Pictures: Nocturne by Uuno Klami
	Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: 1928-1930; Finland


15.	Finnish husbandry by Ilkka Kuusisto
	Performer: Reino Kotaviita (Trumpet) Conductor: Jorma Panula Orchestra/Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: Finland


Sound Samples				Back to Top

Finlandia, Op. 26
Sinfoninen sarja (Symphonic Suite), Op. 4 Symphonic Suite, Op. 4: Elegy for Strings
Romance, Op. 12 (arr. for orchestra) Romance
Valse lente, Op. 33 (arr. for orchestra) Valse lente
Valse triste, Op. 44, No. 1
Here Beneath a Northern Star Wedding Waltz of Akseli and Elina
Prelude in G flat major, Op. 7 (version for orchestra) Prelude in G flat major, Op. 7
Pelimannit (The Fiddlers), Op. 1 I. Narbolaisten braa speli (The Narbo Villagers in Fine Fettle)
Pelimannit (The Fiddlers), Op. 1 II. Kospin Jonas
Pelimannit (The Fiddlers), Op. 1 III. Klockar Samuel Dikstrom (Bell-Ringer Samuel Dikstrom)
Pelimannit (The Fiddlers), Op. 1 IV. Pirun polska (Devil's Schottische)
Pelimannit (The Fiddlers), Op. 1 V. Hypyt (Jumps)
Haamarssi (Wedding March), Op. 3, No. 2 (arr. for orchestra) Wedding March, Op. 3, No. 2
Sleeping Beauty (Prinsessa Ruusunea), Op. 22 Sleeping Beauty (Prinsessa Ruusunea), Op. 22: Festive March
Sunrise Serenade, Op. 63
Praeludium Prelude for Orchestra
Berceuse, "Lullaby" Berceuse
Merikuvia (Sea Pictures) Sea Pictures: Nocturne - Song of the Watch
Finnish Prayer (arr. for trumpet and orchestra) Finnish Prayer

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