Description
Pekka Kuusisto: Sibelius – Works for Violin and Orchestra (Audio CD)
Product Information
- Title: Works for Violin and Orchestra
- Composer: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)
- Artist/Performer: Pekka Kuusisto – Violin and Conductor
- Orchestra: Tapiola Sinfonietta
- Label: Ondine
- Catalog Number: ODE 1074-5
- Format: SACD Surround 5.0 / CD Stereo (Playable on all SACD and CD players)
- UPC: 0761195107454
- Total Duration: 64:14
- Release Year: 2006
- Manufactured in: Germany
- Digital Formats: Available in DSD 60
- Additional Information: Unauthorized copying, lending, public performance, and broadcasting of this recording is prohibited.
- Website: Ondine
Overview
Ondine presents a superb collection of Jean Sibelius's orchestral works for violin and orchestra, performed by the acclaimed violinist and conductor Pekka Kuusisto with the Tapiola Sinfonietta. This recording highlights Sibelius’s masterful blend of lyrical beauty and dramatic intensity. Spanning six humoresques, two serenades, a suite, and the expansive "Swanwhite" for orchestra, this set offers a comprehensive insight into Sibelius’s compositional genius in a modern, crystal-clear digital format.
French Translation – Overview (Vue d'ensemble) :
Ondine propose une superbe collection des œuvres pour violon et orchestre de Jean Sibelius, interprétées par le célèbre violoniste et chef d’orchestre Pekka Kuusisto avec le Tapiola Sinfonietta. Cet enregistrement met en lumière l’harmonie entre la beauté lyrique et l’intensité dramatique propre à Sibelius. Composé de six humoresques, de deux sérénades, d’une suite et de "Swanwhite" pour orchestre, ce coffret offre une perspective complète sur le génie compositionnel de Sibelius dans un format numérique d’une clarté exceptionnelle.
Product Features
- Diverse Repertoire:
- Tracks 1-6: Six Humoresques, Opp. 87 & 89 – A lively set capturing Sibelius’s wit and creative spark (20:51).
- Tracks 7-8: Two Serenades, Op. 69 – Delicate and expressive melodies (11:22).
- Tracks 9-11: Suite, Op. 117 – A concise yet captivating musical journey (08:20).
- Tracks 12-18: Swanwhite for Orchestra, Op. 54 – A grand, expansive work showcasing orchestral brilliance (23:09).
- Outstanding Performance:
- Pekka Kuusisto, serving both as the violin soloist and conductor, delivers an interpretation that is both insightful and emotionally compelling.
- High-Fidelity Audio:
- Available in SACD Surround 5.0 and CD Stereo, this recording is digitally mastered to offer pristine sound quality.
- Cultural Significance:
- Sibelius’s works have long been celebrated for their profound expression of Nordic spirit and natural beauty.
Interesting Facts
- Dual Role of Pekka Kuusisto:
- Kuusisto uniquely leads the performance as both soloist and conductor, demonstrating his multifaceted musical prowess.
- Innovative Digital Presentation:
- The album is available in both SACD Surround and high-resolution DSD formats, appealing to audiophiles and classical music enthusiasts alike.
- Legacy of Sibelius:
- Jean Sibelius’s music remains a cornerstone of the orchestral repertoire, and this collection highlights his ability to blend lyrical and dramatic elements seamlessly.
- Production Excellence:
- Released by Ondine in 2006 and manufactured in Germany, this recording benefits from state-of-the-art digital remastering that captures every nuance of the performance.
Track Listing
- Six Humoresques, Opp. 87 & 89 – 20:51
- Two Serenades, Op. 69 – 11:22
- Suite, Op. 117 – 08:20
- Swanwhite for Orchestra, Op. 54 – 23:09
(Total Duration: 64:14)
Publishers & Credits
- Produced by: Ondine
- Digital Mastering: Remastered by EMI Records Ltd. (as per Ondine's production standards)
- Performers:Text & Liner Notes: Available in French and German accompanying the booklet.
- Pekka Kuusisto: Violin and Conductor
- Tapiola Sinfonietta: Orchestra
- Legal Notice: Unauthorized copying, lending, public performance, and broadcasting are prohibited.
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French (Cimkék):
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