Sibelius: The Tempest, Suite No. 1; Suite No. 2; The Oceanides; Nightride and Sunrise
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COMPOSERS: Sibelius
LABELS: Ondine
WORKS: The Tempest, Suite No. 1; Suite No. 2; The Oceanides; Nightride and Sunrise
PERFORMER: Helsinki PO/Leif Segerstam
CATALOGUE NO: ODE 914-2
Ondine already has an acclaimed recording of the complete Tempest incidental music in its catalogue, but this new account of the suites is its equal in terms of drama and instrumental characterisation and is a rival for the classic Beecham (EMI). The other two tone poems are also powerfully conveyed. Matthew Rye