Discovering Music

Sibelius: The Swan of Tuonela, and Night Ride and Sunrise

Sunday 25 May 2008 17:00-18:30 (Radio 3)

Stephen Johnson is joined by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Petri Sakari to explore one of Sibelius' most gripping tone poems, Night Ride and Sunrise, and The Swan of Tuonela, the most famous part of the composer's Lemminkainen Suite.

This is a repeat of the programme broadcast on Sunday 14 October 2007. View details.

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Discovering Music

Episode and Playlist Information

• 8 June 2008 Mendelssohn
• 1 June 2008 Tavener
• 25 May 08 Sibelius
• 11 May 08 Hary Janos
• 4 May 08 Gershwin's Piano Cto.
• 27 Apr 08 Schumann's 3rd Symph
• 20 Apr 08 The Serenade