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National Defiance in Music

Kate Molleson charts the influences upon the early symphonies of Sibelius, including the romantic symphonic music of Tchaikovsky, and themes of Nationalism.

Kate Molleson charts the influences upon the early symphonies of Sibelius, including the romantic symphonic music of Tchaikovsky, and themes of Nationalism. Although both the First and Second Symphonies demonstrate clear links to the political situation of the times in Finland, the Symphony No 2 was also very much inspired by a trip to Italy and the impact of the scenery there.

Symphony No 2 in D, Op 43 (excerpt)
BBC Philharmonic
John Storgårds, conductor

Song of my Heart, Op 18 No 6
YL Male Voice Choir
Matti Hykki, director

Symphony No 1 in E minor, Op 39 (excerpt)
Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Okko Kamu, conductor

The Diamond on the March Snow, Op 36 No 6
Jorma Hynninen, baritone
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Jorma Panula, conductor

Sunrise, Op 37 No 1
Mari Anne Häggander, soprano
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Jorma Panula, conductor

Symphony No 2 in D, Op 43 (excerpt)
BBC Philharmonic
John Storgårds, conductor

Produced by Luke Whitlock

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Music Played

  • Jean Sibelius

    Symphony No 2 in D major, Op 43 (excerpt)

    Conductor: John Storgårds. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • CHANDOS : CHAN-10809.
    • CHANDOS.
    • 1.
  • Jean Sibelius

    Song of my Heart, Op 18, No 6

    Choir: YL Male Voice Choir. Conductor: Matti Hyökki.
    • BIS BISCD1433.
    • BIS.
    • 10.
  • Jean Sibelius

    Symphony No 1 In E minor, Op 39 (1st & 2nd mvts)

    Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Okko Kamu.
    • BIS: BIS-2076.
    • BIS.
    • 1.
  • Jean Sibelius

    The Diamond on the March Snow, Op 36, Op 6

    Singer: Jorma Hynninen. Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Jorma Panula.
    • BIS : BISCD270.
    • BIS.
    • 5.
  • Jean Sibelius

    Soluppgang, Op 37 (Sunrise)

    Singer: Mari-Anne Haeggander. Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Jorma Panula.
    • BIS : BISCD270.
    • BIS.
    • 8.
  • Jean Sibelius

    Symphony No 2 in D major, Op 43 (3rd & 4th mvts)

    Conductor: John Storgårds. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • CHANDOS : CHAN-10809.
    • CHANDOS.
    • 3.

Broadcast

  • Mon 2 Mar 202616:00

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