Episode 5
Donald Macleod presents Sibelius's late arrangements, plus a vintage performance of the finale from his great Fifth Symphony, recorded by Malcolm Sargent in 1958.
Donald Macleod explores the mythology cloaking the last decades of Sibelius' life.
He introduces a series of curious arrangements the composer made in his ninth and tenth decades, including a hymn for girl scouts. Plus a work that brings Sibelius' life and career full circle - his late revision of part of Kullervo, originally written as a young hopeful, some 60 years earlier.
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Jean Sibelius
In Memoriam (1913)
Performers: Jussi Jalas (conductor), Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra 1973 Recording
- DECCA "Ace Of Diamonds" SDD488.
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Jean Sibelius
The World Song Of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, arr. for two-part female voices and piano (
Performers: Jubilate Choir / Astrid Riska, Gustav Djupsjöbacka (piano)
- BIS CD998.
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Jean Sibelius
Julvisa: Giv Mig Ej Glas, Ej Guld, Ej Prakt (Christmas Song: "Give Me No Gold, Splendour O
Performers: Jubilate Choir / Astrid Riska, Gustav Djupsjöbacka (piano)
- BIS CD998.
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Jean Sibelius
Kullervo, Op.7: III. Kullervo and his Sister (1892)
Performers: Lilli Paasikivi (soprano), Raimo Laukka (baritone), Helsinki University Chorus, Lahti Symphony Orchestra / Osmo Vänskä
- BIS CD1215.
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Jean Sibelius
Come Away, Death, arr. for baritone, harp and strings (1909 / 1957) (from the incidental m
Performers: Jorma Hynninen (baritone), Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra / Jorma Panula (Sibelius Complete Edition - Voice With Orchestra)
- BIS CD190608.
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Jean Sibelius
Symphony no.5 in E flat, Op.82 (III. Allegro Molto - Un pochettino largamente)
Performers: Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor), BBC Symphony Orchestra
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