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The Sibelius Edition Vol 4 - Piano Music / Gräsbeck, Pöysti

5 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2008-05-07

Works: Jean Sibelius: Molto moderato and Scherzo for 2 Violins, Viola and Cello, JS 134; Tempo di Valse for Piano in E flat major, JS 150; Andantino for Piano in E major, JS 41; Presto for Piano in A minor,...
Performers: Gräsbeck, Folke; Pöysti, Lasse

The piano music of Sibelius might be regarded as a well-kept secret, overshadowed by his orchestral music. The sheer volume of piano works suggests, however,...continue...

Sibelius: Piano Quintets, Melodramas / Groop, Pöysti, et al

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2007-04-07

Works: Jean Sibelius: Quintet for Piano and Strings in G minor; Näcken, JS 138
Performers: Grasbeck, Folke; Gribajcevic, Anna Kreetta; Groop, Monica; Kuusisto, Jaakko; Laakso, Joel; Poysti, Lasse; Vikman, Laura

"These exceptional performances were entrusted by BIS not to a single chamber ensemble but rather to an ad hoc gathering of distinguished Finnish artists who...continue...

The Essential Sibelius

15 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2006-11-04

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; En saga, ...
Performers: Autio, Antti; Derwinger, Love; Ekblad, Stina; Forsberg, Bengt; Gräsbeck, Folke; Gribajcevic, Anna Kreetta; Groop, Monica; Häggander, Mari Anne; Hakala, Tommi; Hynninen, Jorma; Juntunen, Hel...
Conductors: Vänskä, Osmo; Järvi, Neeme; Hyökki, Matti; Riska, Astrid; Sund, Robert; Panula, Jorma;
Ensemble: Dominante Choir; Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; Helsinki University Chorus; Jubilate Choir; Lahti Boys' Choir; Lahti Symphony Orchestra; Orphei Drängar; Tempera String Quartet; YL Male Voice Cho...

Sibelius: Overture in A minor, etc / Vanska, Lahti SO

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2004-10-01

Works: Jean Sibelius: Snöfrid, Op. 29; Overture in A minor; Cantata for the Coronation of Nicholas II; Rakastava, Op. 14; Our Native Land, Op. 92; Andante festivo for Strings and Timpani
Performers: Ekblad, Stina
Conductors: Vänskä, Osmo
Ensemble: Jubilate Choir; Lahti Symphony Orchestra

Sibelius's reputation as a master of the orchestra is well founded, but it was with a work that requires not only an orchestra but also...continue...

Sibelius: The Wood-Nymph / Vänskä, Pöysti, Lahti SO

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1996-05-09

Works: Jean Sibelius: Wood nymph, Op. 15; Swanwhite, Op. 54; A Lonely Ski Trail
Performers: Karri, Harri; Keinonen, Timo; Pietilainen, Pauli; Poysti, Lasse; Tepponen, Sakari
Conductors: Vänskä, Osmo
Ensemble: Lahti Symphony Orchestra

"...a briskly original performance by Osmo Vanska and the Lahti players. Early this may be, but The Wood Nymph comes from the fertile years of...continue...