Friday, 6 June 2014

Not Quite Sibelius

Leevi Madetoja Symphonies 1 and 3 and Okon Fuoko Suite. Performers: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John Storgards. Early 20th century works, influenced by fellow countryman Sibelius rather than more radical figures. Maybe without that touch of genius but the third symphony is particularly striking, the suite of incidental music for a play somewhat disposable.

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