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Wood-Nymph/Swanwhite/Lonely Sk [Import]

J. Sibelius (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
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1. The Wood-Nymph, Op.15: Ballade Pour Orchestre - Timo Keinonen
2. A Lonely Ski-Trail - Lasse Poysti
3. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act I: No.1: Largo
4. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act I: No.2: Commodo
5. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act I: No.3: Adagio
6. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act II: No.4: Lento Assai
7. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act II: No.5: Adagio
8. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act II: No.6: Lento-Commodo-Lento-Allegro
9. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act II: No.7: Andantino
10. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act II: No.8: Andante
11. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act II: No.9: Lento
12. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act II: No.10: Moderato
13. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act III: No.11: Allegretto
14. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act III: No.12: Largamente
15. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act III: No.13: Adagio
16. Swanwhite, Op.54: Act III: No.14: Largamente Molto
17. The Wood-Nymph, Op.15: Melodrama - Lasse Poysti/Harri Karri

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful music! Oct 15 2002
By Sren Thomsen
Format:Audio CD
The Woodnymph is one of Sibelius' early tone poems and while it doesn't hold up against his later works in the genre, it is certainly worth a listen. It is a full scale epic work, lasting over 20 mins, in the grand romantic style with a lot of good tunes and a poweful finale. Not one of his most personal compositions, but very, VERY good. And since this is the only recording of it, it is worth getting before the CD goes out of print.
The disc also features the very short piece A Lonely Ski Trail, which isn't anything spectacular, but very atmospheric.
And then there's the world premiere recording of the complete score to Swanwhite, incidental music to the play of the same name. Pretty low key, but some wonderful things going on, particularly with the woodwinds. Very nice.

Overall I wouldn't call this an ESSENTIAL Sibelius disc, but undoubtedly something for the fan who already has most of Sibelius' major works and wants something new for his/her collection.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Jun 18 2000
By SJR - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I really don't understand why The Wood-Nymph has not become a more frequently played part of the Sibelius catalogue of compositions. It is every bit as dramatic as Finlandia, En Saga, and the 2nd and 5th symphonies. In any case, Vanska and the Lahti Symphony Orchestra give a very spirited reading of this piece...a performance worth the price of this CD all by itself...a great addition to any serious Sibelius collection.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Fine Lahti CD. Dec 6 2007
By B. R. Merrick - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
"The Wood Nymph" is the highlight of this one. Don't expect the nebulous rhythms and airy phrasing of later Sibelius masterpieces. This one is dominated by uncompromising rhythmic structure, but still retains the fortspinnung or continuo style of other Sibelius works. In contrast, "Swanwhite" is subdued and quietly beautiful. Vänskä and the Lahti Symphony prove once again that they are the masters of this man's music. Performances are solid, exacting, detailed, and exhilarating. The technical aspects of the recording only accentuate the marvelous playing. I highly recommend just about any Sibelius music as performed by this ensemble. Simply terrific.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful music! Oct 15 2002
By Sren Thomsen - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
The Woodnymph is one of Sibelius' early tone poems and while it doesn't hold up against his later works in the genre, it is certainly worth a listen. It is a full scale epic work, lasting over 20 mins, in the grand romantic style with a lot of good tunes and a poweful finale. Not one of his most personal compositions, but very, VERY good. And since this is the only recording of it, it is worth getting before the CD goes out of print.
The disc also features the very short piece A Lonely Ski Trail, which isn't anything spectacular, but very atmospheric.
And then there's the world premiere recording of the complete score to Swanwhite, incidental music to the play of the same name. Pretty low key, but some wonderful things going on, particularly with the woodwinds. Very nice.

Overall I wouldn't call this an ESSENTIAL Sibelius disc, but undoubtedly something for the fan who already has most of Sibelius' major works and wants something new for his/her collection.

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