Finlandia

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Both hymn and national anthem emerge from a tumultuous opening. From an ice-giant's mouth comes a fragile theme that - like a tumbling sphere of snow - gathers momentum and mass until it bursts upon us like an avalanche. Composer: Jean Sibelius Performer: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Conductor: Thomas Søndergård Recording date: 09 February 2018 Date of broadcast: 09 February 2018