{"product_id":"4945604542654","title":"Iceland Symphony Orchestra - Sibelius: Finlandia, Karelia Suite, etc \/ Sakari, Iceland SO - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIceland Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSibelius: Finlandia, Karelia Suite, Lemminkäinen Suite\n\nThis is a magnificent collection of Sibelius’s orchestral masterpieces, excelling in both power and a sense of solitude. First, in the “powerful” category, “Finlandia”—a symbol of Finnish independence—is simply overwhelming. The patriotic power surging through the strings’ ferocious energy, the roars of the woodwinds, and the pounding of the percussion never fails to stir the soul, no matter how many times you hear it.\nOn the other hand, “The Swans of Tuonela” stands as a prime example of the “melancholy” category. The melancholic melody is poignantly sung by the strings, a solo English horn, and a solo cello, and one cannot help but be moved by its transparent lyricism tinged with a hint of darkness. Please enjoy all the other pieces as well, performed with a “passionate yet cool” style that resonates deeply. (Information from the importer)\n\n[Track Listing]\nSibelius:\n1. Symphonic Poem “Finlandia,” Op. 26\n2. Karelian Suite, Op. 11 (Interlude \/ Ballad \/ In the Style of a March)\n3. Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22 (Lemminkäinen and the Island Maidens \/ Lemminkäinen in Tuonela \/ The Swans of Tuonela \/ Lemminkäinen’s Return)\n\nIcelandic Symphony Orchestra\nDadi Kolbeinsson (Cor anglais solo: 3)\nRichard Tchaikovsky (Cello Solo: 3)\nPetri Sakari (Conductor)\n\nRecording Dates: May and November 1997\nRecording Location: University Hall, Reykjavik, Iceland\nRecording Format: Stereo (Digital)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53530746519841,"sku":"4945604542654","price":202.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4945604542654.jpg?v=1789818981","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-no\/products\/4945604542654","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}