A fresh approach to Sibelius’s ancient Finnish works
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‘The music’s roots in ancient Finnish chant have never been clearer – even at the height of the storm the forest still sings.’ – Read more…
Sibelius
Tapiola; En Saga; Eight Songs
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano); Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra/Hannu Lintu
Ondine ODE 1289-5 (hybrid CD/SACD) 54:58 mins
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Authors
Freya Parr is BBC Music Magazine's Digital Editor and Staff Writer. She has also written for titles including the Guardian, Circus Journal, Frankie and Suitcase Magazine, and runs The Noiseletter, a fortnightly arts and culture publication. Freya's main areas of interest and research lie in 20th-century and contemporary music.