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Sibelius: Oceanides (Op. 73) and Pohjola's Daughter (Op. 49)

Stephen Johnson explores the moods and impressions conveyed by Sibelius in his tone poems The Oceanides and Pohjola's Daughter. The performances are provided by the 成人快手 Philharmonic.

Stephen Johnson explores the varied moods and impressions conveyed by Sibelius in two of his greatest tone poems. The Oceanides is a haunting seascape inspired by his first Atlantic crossing. Pohjola's Daughter is a vivid fantasy inspired by one of the legends from the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala. The musical examples and performances are provided by the 成人快手 Philharmonic, conducted by Tecwyn Evans.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 15 Apr 2006 14:00

Music Played

  • Jean Sibelius

    The Oceanides (Op.73)

    Performers: 成人快手 Philharmonic, Tecwyn Evans (conductor)

  • Jean Sibelius

    Pohjola's daughter - symphonic fantasia (Op.49)

    Performers: 成人快手 Philharmonic, Tecwyn Evans (conductor)

Broadcast

  • Sat 15 Apr 2006 14:00