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Leevi Madetoja: Symphony No. 2; Kullervo; Elegy / Helsinki PO, Storgards

1 CD / Ondine / 2013-01-29

Works: Leevi Madetoja: Kullervo, symphonic poem, Op. 15; Symphony no 2 in E flat major, Op. 35; Symphonic Suite, Op. 4
Conductors: Storgårds, John
Ensemble: ; Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Expedition Audio - Music that deserves to be heard
Madetoja was a contemporary and student of Sibelius, and while his music shows that composer's influence, it...continue...
Recording information: Helsinki Music Centre (05/29/2012-05/30/2012)....continue...

Prokofiev: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6 / Sakari Oramo, Finnish Radio SO

1 CD / Ondine / 2012-08-28

Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony no 5 in B flat major, Op. 100; Symphony no 6 in E flat minor, Op. 111
Conductors: Oramo, Sakari
Ensemble: ; Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra

This new release features Finnish RSO under the baton of Sakari Oramo with Symphonies 5 and 6 by Sergei Prokofiev. Sakari Oramo served as chief...continue...

George Enescu: Symphony No. 2; Chamber Symphony for 12 instruments, Op. 33 / Hannu Lintu

1 CD / Ondine / 2012-06-26

Works: George Enescu: Symphony no 2 in A major, Op. 17; Chamber Symphony, for 12 instruments in E major, Op. 33
Conductors: Lintu, Hannu
Ensemble: ; Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

Ondine is pleased to announce the first release of an Enescu cycle with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of artistic director Hannu Lintu....continue...
Recording information: Tampere Hall (2011-08-24&2012-01-03_2012-)....continue...

Kaija Saariaho: The Works for Orchestra [4 CDs]

4 CD / Ondine / 2012-02-28

Works: Kaija Saariaho: Lichtbogen, for 2 violins, viola, cello, bass, percussion, piano, flute, harp & electronics; Grammaire des rêves, for soprano, contralto, 2 flutes, harp, viola & cello; Du crist...
Performers: Freund, Pia; Karttunen, Anssi [Cello]; Komsi, Anu [Soprano Vocal]; Mattila, Karita [Soprano Vocals]; Salomaa, Petteri; Storgårds, John [Conductor, Violin]; Suovanen, Gabriel
Conductors: Lintu, Hannu; Salonen, Esa-Pekka; Saraste, Jukka-Pekka; Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Avanti! Chamber Orchestra; Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra; Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra; Orchestre de Paris

On her 60th anniversary in 2012, this 4-CD collector's box contains recordings of fourteen orchestral works by Grammy-awarded Kaija Saariaho, many of them featuring vocal...continue...

Apotheosis: The Best of Einojuhani Rautavaara / Ashkenazy, piano; Stoltzman, clarinet

1 CD / Ondine / 2011-10-25

Works: Einojuhani Rautavaara: Cantus Arcticus (Concerto for Birds & Orchestra), for orchestra & taped bird songs, Op. 61; Concerto for Clarinet; Autumn Gardens; Manhattan Trilogy; Concerto for Piano no 3 "G...
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Stoltzman, Richard [Clarinet]
Conductors: Segerstam, Leif; Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Franck, Mikko

This mid-price CD compilation couples the greatest orchestral hits by Einojuhani Rautavaara, one of the most-performed and best-selling classical composers alive. Rautavaara is Finland's most...continue...

Uljas Pulkkis: Tales of Joy, Passion, and Love / Kari Kriikku, clarinet;

1 CD / Ondine / 2011-08-30

Works: Uljas Pulkkis: On the Crest of Waves, fantasies for orchestra; Tales of Joy, Passion, and Love, for clarinet & orchestra; Vernal Bloom, tone poem for clarinet & orchestra
Performers: Kriikku, Kari [Clarinet]; Suovanen, Gabriel
Conductors: Lintu, Hannu
Ensemble: Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

This world premiere recording features Kari Kriikku ("a physically flamboyant player of Olympian virtuosity" - The New York Times) as soloist in Uljas Pulkkis' both...continue...
Recording information: Tampere Hall, Finland (2010-06-01_2010-06-02&2011-)....continue...

Sibelius: Symphonies 2 & 5 Piano Transcriptions / Henri Sigfridsson

2 CD / Ondine / 2011-08-30

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82
Performers: Sigfridsson, Henri

This world premiere recording will appeal to both fans of piano transcriptions and of Sibelius's music. Finnish pianist Henri Sigfridsson, in his first solo album...continue...
Recording information: Järvenpää Hall, Finland....continue...

Remembering JFK - 50th Anniversay Concert

2 CD / Ondine / 2011-05-31

Works: Leonard Bernstein: Fanfare for the inauguration of J. F. Kennedy, for brass ensemble; Symphonic Dances from West Side Story; Peter Lieberson: Remembering JFK, for narrator & orchestra; George Gershwi...
Performers: Barto, Tzimon; Wild, Earl [Piano]
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph; Mitchell, Howard
Ensemble: National Symphony Orchestra

This new release celebrates the memory of John F. Kennedy, and the 50th anniversary of his inauguration as U.S. President, by coupling new and historic...continue...

Korngold: Symphony in F sharp

1 CD / Ondine / 2011-04-26

Works: Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Symphony in F sharp major, Op. 40; Tänzchen im alten Stil, for orchestra
Conductors: Storgårds, John
Ensemble: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Combining a popular masterwork with a rare discovery, this Korngold album couples the monumental Symphony in F sharp with Tänzchen im alten Stil. His only...continue...
Recording information: Helsinki, Finlandia Hall....continue...

Lief Segerstam: Symphonies Nos. 81, 162 & 181

1 CD / Ondine / 2011-01-25

Works: Leif Segerstam: Symphony no 81 "After Eighty..."; Symphony no 162 "Doubling the Number for Bergen!"; Symphony no 181 "Names itself when played... = (raising the number with 100 for Bergen)"

This new CD profiles acclaimed Finnish conductor Leif Segerstam as an equally inspired composer who has written nearly 250 symphonies to this date. Featured are...continue...
Recording information: Grieghallen, Bergen, Norway....continue...

Respighi: Concerto In Modo Misolidio

1 CD / Ondine / 2010-09-28

Works: Ottorino Respighi: Concerto in modo misolidio, for piano and orchestra, P. 145; Fountains of Rome
Performers: Mustonen, Olli [Conductor/Piano]
Conductors: Oramo, Sakari

This new recording features star conductor Sakari Oramo and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra with two Italian masterpieces by the late-Romantic composer Ottorino Respighi (1879...continue...
Recording information: The House of Culture, Helsinki....continue...

Sibelius: Violin Concerto; The Bard

1 CD / Ondine / 2010-08-31

Works: Jean Sibelius: Concerto for Violin in D minor, Op. 47; The Bard, Op. 64; The Wood Nymph (Skogsrået), melodrama for speaker, piano, 2 horns & string orchestra, Op. 15
Performers: Zimmermann, Frank Peter
Conductors: Storgårds, John

Frank Peter Zimmermann is featured here in the virtuoso Sibelius Violin Concerto, one of the most spectacular late Romantic works in its genre. Its dazzling...continue...
Recording information: Helsinki, Finlandia Hall....continue...

Gershwin: Concerto In F / Ingrid Jacoby, piano

1 CD / Ondine / 2010-07-27

Works: George Gershwin: Concerto for Piano in F major; Leonard Bernstein: Symphony no 2 "Age of Anxiety"
Performers: Jacoby, Ingrid
Conductors: Liss, Dmitry

Recording information: Moscow, Moscow State Conservatory, Great Hall (07/2009)....continue...

Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet; String Serenade

2 CD / Ondine / 2010-03-30

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet; Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48; Francesca da Rimini, Op. 32; Victor Ewald: Brass Quintet, no 1 in B flat, Op. 5; Brass Quintet, no 3, Op. 7
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph

This new recording by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Christoph Eschenbach features a unique coupling of Tchaikovsky’s most popular orchestral pieces with two rarely recorded brass...continue...
Recording information: Philadelphia, Verizon Hall....continue...

Hindemith: Klaviermusic; Dvorák: Symphony no 9 / Christoph Eschenbach, Leon Fleisher, et al

1 CD / Ondine / 2005-04-28

Works: Paul Hindemith: Concerto for Piano for the Left Hand, Op. 29; Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World"
Performers: Fleisher, Leon
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Curtis Symphony Orchestra

"Composed in 1921 for wealthy pianist Paul Wittgenstein, Hindemith's Klaviermusik mit Orchestra, Op. 29, was one of several compositions for left-hand only that Wittgenstein commissioned...continue...

Rautavaara: The 8 Symphonies

4 CD / Ondine / 2005-02-10

Works: Einojuhani Rautavaara: Symphony no 1 (second revision); Symphony no 2 ("Sinfonia intima"); Symphony no 3, Op. 20; Symphony no 4 ("Arabescata"); Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6 ("Vincentiana"), for orche...
Conductors: Franck, Mikko; Pommer, Max; Segerstam, Leif

Einojuhani Rautavaara may well be the most popular symphonist alive today. On the occasion of his 80th anniversary, Ondine pays homage to its longtime house...continue...

Mahler: Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection" / Eschenbach, Houde-Saturová, Naef, et al

2 CD / Ondine / 2005-02-03

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection"
Performers: Naef, Yvonne; Saturova, Simona
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Philadelphia Singers Chorale

One of the great conductors of our time, Christoph Eschenbach has a particularly close connection to the spiritually charged healing qualities of Gustav Mahler's music....continue...

Suk: Asrael / Vladimir Ashkenazy, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

1 CD / Ondine / 2005-01-13

Works: Josef Suk: Symphony in C minor, Op. 27 "Asrael"
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir
Ensemble: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

"Ashkenazy's performance with the brilliant Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra is just as potent and passionate [as Talich]: from the catastrophic climax of the first movement through...continue...

Kokkonen: Symphony 1 & 2 , etc / Oramo, Finnish RSO

1 CD / Ondine / 2005-01-06

Works: Joonas Kokkonen: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 2; Opus Sonorum for orchestra
Conductors: Oramo, Sakari
Ensemble: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Joonas Kokkonen (1921–1996) is considered "Finland's most significant composer after Sibelius" (American Record Guide). However, he still awaits discovery among many lovers of accessible contemp...continue...

Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 6, etc / Christoph Eschenbach, Philadelphia Orchestra

1 Super Audio CD / Ondine / 2004-04-30

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Pathétique Symphony, Op. 74; Dumka for Piano in C minor, Op. 59 "Russian rustic scene"
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Philadelphia Orchestra

"Christoph Eschenbach and the Philadelphia Orchestra have hit a home run with the Pathetique... Tchaikovsky's fiery and dramatic Dumka makes a nice foil for the...continue...

Sibelius: Kullervo / Segerstam, Isokoski, Hakala, et al

1 CD / Ondine / 2004-04-01

Works: Jean Sibelius: Kullervo, Op. 7
Performers: Hakala, Tommi; Isokoski, Soile
Conductors: Segerstam, Leif
Ensemble: YL Male Voice Choir

The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra has a long and triumphant association with the music of Jean Sibelius, having premiered under the composer's baton almost all of...continue...

Shostakovich: Symphony no 5, etc / Eschenbach, et al

1 Super Audio CD / Ondine / 2004-02-01

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 5 in D minor, Op. 47; Suite of Romances (7) for soprano & piano trio, Op. 127
Performers: Eschenbach, Christoph [Piano/Conductor]; Kang, Juliette; Naef, Yvonne; Ni, Hai-Ye
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph; Sawallisch, Wolfgang
Ensemble: Philadelphia Orchestra

The latest newcomer in the successful recording series with The Philadelphia Orchestra and its Music Director Christoph Eschenbach features Dmitri Shostakovich's perennially popular Fifth Symphony....continue...

Rautavaara: Manhattan Trilogy, Symphony no 3

1 Super Audio CD / Ondine / 2004-02-01

Works: Einojuhani Rautavaara: Manhattan Trilogy, for orchestra; Symphony no 3, Op. 20
Conductors: Segerstam, Leif
Ensemble: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Einojuhani Rautavaara is internationally one of the best known and most frequently performed Finnish composers. Commissioned by the famous Juilliard School for its centennial celebrations...continue...

Roussel: Symphony no 3, Le festin de l'araignée / Christoph Eschenbach, Orchestre de Paris

1 CD / Ondine / 2004-01-31

Works: Albert Roussel: Symphony no 3 in G minor, Op. 42; Le Festin de l'araignée, ballet, Op. 17
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Orchestre de Paris

This Albert Roussel disc couples two of the composer’s most popular pieces, which are given authentic performances by the compatriot Orchestre de Paris under music...continue...

Kokkonen: Cello Concerto, Symphonies no 3 & 4

1 CD / Ondine / 2003-10-16

Works: Joonas Kokkonen: Concerto for Cello; Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4
Performers: Ylönen, Marko
Conductors: Oramo, Sakari
Ensemble: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra

This release features major works of Finnish composer Joonas Kokkonen (1921-1996) – the dominating figure in post-war Finnish music after the death of Jean Sibelius...continue...

Panufnik: Heroic Overture, etc / Storgards, et al

1 Super Audio CD / Ondine / 2003-06-30

Works: Andrzej Panufnik: Heroic Overture; Sinfonia di sfere; Sinfonia sacra; Landscape
Conductors: Storgårds, John
Ensemble: Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

Featuring new recordings of some of his major works, this dual layer hybrid SACD invites to rediscover the music of Andrzej Panufnik - one of...continue...

Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 4 / Eschenbach, et al

1 Super Audio CD / Ondine / 2003-03-31

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 4 in F minor, Op. 36; Les saisons, Op. 37b
Performers: Eschenbach, Christoph [Piano/Conductor]
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Philadelphia Orchestra

Music Director Christoph Eschenbach leads The Philadelphia Orchestra through Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony - one of Tchaikovsky's most important works and one of the best-selling and...continue...

Roussel: Symphony no 1 & 4 / Eschenbach, et al

1 CD / Ondine / 2003-03-06

Works: Albert Roussel: Symphony no 1 in D minor ("Le poème de la forêt"), Op. 7; Symphony no 4 in A major, Op. 53
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Orchestre de Paris

"Roussel's First Symphony, subtitled "The Poem of the Forest", is so seldom played or recorded that it's faint praise to hail this newcomer as the...continue...

The Absolute Sibelius - Violin Concerto, etc / Segerstam

1 CD / Ondine / 2003-03-06

Works: Jean Sibelius: Concerto for Violin in D minor, Op. 47; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43
Performers: Kuusisto, Pekka
Conductors: Segerstam, Leif
Ensemble: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Saint-Saëns, Poulenc, Barber / Latry, Eschenbach, et al

1 Super Audio CD / Ondine / 2003-02-12

Works: Samuel Barber: Toccata Festiva for organ & orchestra, Op. 36; Francis Poulenc: Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani in G minor; Camille Saint-Saëns: Symphony no 3 in C minor, Op. 78 "Organ"
Performers: Latry, Olivier
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Philadelphia Orchestra

"This salute to a new organ finds the Philadelphia in mouth-watering form. (...) Eschenbach's intuitive reading [of Saint-Saens's "Organ" Symphony] casts the work in a...continue...

Kaipainen: Symphony no 3, etc / Virtanen, Lintu, et al

1 CD / Ondine / 2002-11-28

Works: Jouni Kaipainen: Symphony no 3, Op. 72; Concerto for bassoon & orchestra, Op. 74
Performers: Kulmala, Outi; Virtanen, Otto
Conductors: Lintu, Hannu
Ensemble: Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

"Those who scoff that few modern composers can equal the populist appeal of their predecessors should have a listen to this disc. The music of...continue...

Mahler: Symphony no 6, Piano Quartet / Eschenbach

2 Super Audio CD / Ondine / 2002-10-03

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 6 in A minor "Tragic"; Quartet for Piano and Strings in A minor
Performers: Baltacigil, Efe; Chang, Choong-Jin; Eschenbach, Christoph [Piano/Conductor]; Kim, David
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Philadelphia Orchestra

"The Philadelphia Orchestra's first recording of Mahler's Sixth Symphony may well be the Sixth of first choice, sonically and interpretatively. In the first movement and...continue...

Rautavaara: Angels and Visitations

2 CD / Ondine / 2002-08-29

Works: Einojuhani Rautavaara: Cantus Arcticus (Concerto for Birds & Orchestra), for orchestra & taped bird songs, Op. 61; Autumn Gardens (Syksyn puutarhat), for orchestra; Concerto for Piano no 1, Op. 45; C...
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Gallois, Patrick [Flute/Conductor]; Gothoni, Ralf; Stoltzman, Richard [Clarinet]
Conductors: Segerstam, Leif; Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Pommer, Max; Franck, Mikko; Nuoranne, Timo; Legerstam, Leif
Ensemble: ; Finnish Radio Chamber Choir; Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra; Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra; Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

This double CD contains fifteen of Finnish star composer Einojuhani Rautavaara's most popular works or excerpts and delivers a wide-ranging anthology of his music from...continue...

Roussel: Symphony no 2, etc / Eschenbach, et al

1 CD / Ondine / 2002-05-13

Works: Albert Roussel: Bacchus et Ariane, Op. 43; Symphony no 2 in B major, Op. 23
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Orchestre de Paris

This Albert Roussel-disc couples the Second Symphony with one of Roussel's most popular pieces, the complete ballet music for Bacchus et Ariane. This CD is...continue...

Sibelius: Luonnotar, Orchestral Songs / Isokoski, et al

1 Super Audio CD / Ondine / 2002-04-11

Works: Jean Sibelius: The Echo Nymph (Kaiutar), somg for voice & piano, Op. 72/4; Luonnotar, Op. 70; But my Bird is Long in Homing (Men min fågel märks dock icke), song for voice & piano, Op. 36/2...
Performers: Isokoski, Soile
Conductors: Segerstam, Leif
Ensemble: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

"If you haven't encountered this music, you can't do better than to acquire this disc without delay. Sibelius was a terrific song writer, and the...continue...

Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5, etc / Eschenbach, et al

1 Super Audio CD / Ondine / 2002-04-04

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64; Les saisons, Op. 37b
Performers: Eschenbach, Christoph [Piano/Conductor]
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Philadelphia Orchestra

Ondine releases the second recording in the new partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra. This all-Tchaikovsky disc features the Fifth Symphony, performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra...continue...

Sibelius: Complete Symphonies, etc / Segerstam, et al

4 CD / Ondine / 2001-11-28

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 7 in C major, Op. 105; Finlandia, Op. 26; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 6 in D minor, Op. 104; Symphony no 3 in C major, O...
Performers: Kuusisto, Pekka
Conductors: Segerstam, Leif

Marking the 140th anniversary of the birth of Finland's greatest composer, Jean Sibelius, Ondine releases an elegant compilation of four CDs containing all seven symphonies,...continue...

Saariaho: Du cristal...à la fume, etc / Kronos Quartet

1 CD / Ondine / 2000-05-16

Works: Kaija Saariaho: Du cristal, for orchestra; Nymphea (Jardin secret III), for string quartet & electronics; Sept Papillons, for solo cello
Performers: Alanko, Petri; Karttunen, Anssi [Cello]; Saariaho, Kaija
Conductors: Karttunen, Anssi [Cello]

"The performances are stunning. Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic combine fastidious precision with an almost Straussian opulence, the Kronos Quartet bring their usual...continue...

Bruckner: Symphony no 4 / Eschenbach, Orchestre de Paris

1 CD / Ondine / 2000-01-29

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 4 in E flat major, WAB 104 "Romantic"
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Orchestre de Paris

Englund: Piano Concertos no 1 & 2 / Raekallio, Klas, et al

1 CD / Ondine / 1999-06-10

Works: Sven Einar Englund: Concerto for Piano no 1; Concerto for Piano no 2; Epinikia, symphonic poem for orchestra
Performers: Raekallio, Matti
Conductors: Klas, Eri
Ensemble: Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

"Matti Raekallio plays with powerful virtuosity and singing tone, and the Tampere Philharmonic does well with the brassy orchestral writing. Excellent sound completes a satisfying...continue...

Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 6; Rautavaara: Apotheosis / Franck

1 CD / Ondine / 1999-04-24

Works: Einojuhani Rautavaara: Apotheosis; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Pathétique Symphony, Op. 74
Conductors: Franck, Mikko
Ensemble: Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

"The sonics are excellent and the Swedish Radio Symphony plays with gratifying responsiveness and flair. This is not an essential Tchaikovsky Sixth, but despite the...continue...

Sibelius: Symphony no 3; Hindemith / Mustonen, Helsinki

1 CD / Ondine / 1999-04-16

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Paul Hindemith: Theme with Four Variations. The Four Temperaments, ballet for piano & strings
Performers: Mustonen, Olli [Conductor/Piano]
Conductors: Mustonen, Olli
Ensemble: Helsinki Festival Orchestra

"Sibelius's Third Symphony is a triumph of the power of suggestion. Mustonen's interpretation views the piece from a distinctly different perspective from many previous account....continue...

Sibelius: Symphonies no 1 & 7 / Segerstam, Helsinki PO

1 CD / Ondine / 1998-09-30

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 7 in C major, Op. 105
Conductors: Segerstam, Leif
Ensemble: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

"Note that Segerstam and the Helsinki have done the reverse of most orchestras starting a new cycle. They recorded the tone poems long before setting...continue...

Dvorak: Symphony no 9, Overtures / Ashkenazy, Czech PO

2 CD / Ondine / 1998-02-28

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World"; In Nature's Realm (V prírode), concert overture, B. 168 (Op. 91); Carnival Overture, Op. 92; Othello Overtur...
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

"Ashkenazy generates a great deal of forward momentum without rushing. It's a standard reading, but one is impressed by the musicians' commitment and energy. This...continue...

Rautavaara: Harp Concerto, etc / Segerstam, Nordmann, et al

1 CD / Ondine / 1997-09-09

Works: Einojuhani Rautavaara: Harp Concerto; Symphony no 8 ("The Journey")
Performers: Nordmann, Marielle
Conductors: Segerstam, Leif
Ensemble: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

"Both works are hot off the press: the Harp Concerto was completed only in 2000 for the Minnesota Orchestra, and the Symphony in 1999 for...continue...

Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie, etc / Ashkenazy, Czech PO

1 CD / Ondine / 1997-06-25

Works: Richard Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64; Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

The Essential Rautavaara

1 CD / Ondine / 1997-06-10

Works: Einojuhani Rautavaara: Cantus Arcticus (Concerto for Birds & Orchestra), for orchestra & taped bird songs, Op. 61; A Requiem in our Time, for brass, Op. 3; Pelimannit (The Fiddlers), for piano; Lintu...
Performers: Gothoni, Ralf
Conductors: Pommer, Max; Lintu, Hannu; Kangas, Juha; Segerstam, Leif; Saraste, Jukka-Pekka
Ensemble: ; Finnish Brass Symphony; Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra; Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra; Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra

The Houston Grand Opera production of Mark Adamo's proud adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, "Little Women" has been recorded by Ondine. Little Women...continue...

Sibelius: Lemminkäinen, En Saga / Mikko Franck, Swedish RSO

1 CD / Ondine / 1996-03-26

Works: Jean Sibelius: En saga, Op. 9; Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22
Conductors: Franck, Mikko
Ensemble: Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

This recording includes two much beloved works from Sibelius' early period: the four Lemminkainen Legends and the tone poem En Saga. This is the debut...continue...

Einar Englund: Cello Concerto, Aphorisms (Symphony No 6)

1 CD / Ondine / 1996-03-15

Works: Sven Einar Englund: Concerto for Cello; Aphorisms (Symphony no 6)
Performers: Gustafsson, Jan-Erik
Conductors: Klas, Eri
Ensemble: Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

Here are two major works from Ondine's continuing Englund Symphony cycle. Englund is the most significant symphonic composer in Finnish music since Sibelius and Madetoja....continue...

Englund: The Great Wall of China, Symphonies no 4 & 5 / Klas

1 CD / Ondine / 1996-01-07

Works: Sven Einar Englund: Symphony no 4; Symphony no 5 "Fennica"; The Great Wall of China, for orchestra

Composer Einar Englund passed away in 1999. He was considered the most significant symphonic composer in Finnish music since Sibelius. His music is very practically...continue...