Upbeats: Episode 26 (Braving Sibelius and discovering 'The Voice of the North')
Braving the Stave
English - February 23, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBMusic Commentary Music classical music performances musicians conductor performer music concert hall orchestras soloists live music Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Next Episode: Upbeats: Episode 27 (Female Composers)
What was the story behind Sibelius' French first name and what makes his music so distinct and compelling? Expect brooding mountain spirits, magical string textures, Welsh-sounding hymns and abrupt 'Fininish' endings. Including an interview with a champion and foremost interpreter of Sibelius' music, conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste.
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