Finlandia; Valse triste; Tapiola; Der Schwan von Tuonela

by Jean Sibelius / Berliner Philharmoniker / Herbert von Karajan

Type: Album
Released: 3 September 1984
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Country: Germany
Length: 43:58
Community rating: 3.81/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Herbert von Karajan and the Berliner Philharmoniker deliver a majestic interpretation of Jean Sibelius's most beloved orchestral tone poems. Recorded with Deutsche Grammophon's early digital technology, the release showcases the orchestra's legendary lush string tone and Karajan's deep, authoritative command of the Finnish composer's nationalist repertoire.

Genres

Descriptors: orchestral, polyphonic, atmospheric, acoustic, instrumental, symphonic, melodic, majestic, long-form

Tracklist

Finlandia, Op. 26 (9:25)
The Swan of Tuonela, Op. 22 No. 2 (8:00)
Valse triste, Op. 44 No. 1 (6:08)
Tapiola, Op. 112 (20:23)

Credits

Jean Sibelius - primary artist, composed by
Herbert von Karajan - primary artist, conductor
Reinhild Schmidt - edited by
Anthony Burton - sleeve notes
Michael Mäckelmann - sleeve notes
Pierre Vidal - sleeve notes
Gerhard Stempnik - cor anglais, soloist