I haven't heard this piece in maybe 50 years. My mother used to play it when I was a child, but I never knew the name, nor the composer. And now I'm sitting here listening to it again, with tears running down my face. It has such beauty. All that time ago...
I applaud your "re-discovery" of this little beauty. I play it now, regularly. I've re-discovered Sibelius' gorgeous music in recent years (I'm 77 y.o.). I've always liked Finlandia, which I first heard in the mid-50s. Nowadays, I'm addicted to his Symphony No. 2. This, too, is just beautiful!
A wonderful performance by the cor anglais player. Very difficult to play, she controls her breathing superbly. No raucous overblowing. beautiful tone.
Someone always complains about how Salonen LOOKS when he conducts but the music SOUNDS good.Some of the best concerts I’ve attended in recent years have been with h
Sibelius being atmospheric, almost a colorist, but with very subtle and not to say simple (not in a devaluating sense, though) means. Divided strings, sparse orchestration, gran cassa - and the soulful cor anglais almost hovering above it all. In the phi-point (5:30) the swan of the river of death (Tuonelan joki, Tuonela river) rises and shakes its wings, cries out - and gets an echo from the living side of the river. For me the string pizzicati symbolizes the passing of time, while the "sorrow march" towards the end (6:06) is perhaps a hymn for the deceased.
Anyone who read(s) the book - The afterlife of Billi Fingers will understand this is a divine music coming from heaven,even Sibelius himself told he was inspired by some divine cosmic energy to compose this music,hear it closing eyes and focus only on the music coming out,it’s truly a divine experience,,soul soothing 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I don't like the inconvenience of attending performances, so I enjoy them on UA-cam and I'm always amazed at the different styles of conducting. I heard a conductor of a major orchestra speak a year ago who said it's daunting one is leading a hundred experts. It is interesting to see how much variation there is in the physical motion of the conductor some wave wildly others very little.
I agree with the original poster. His movements are wild and erratic: his downbeats are often unclear. This might explain why none of the musicians seems to look at him. However, I believe the NY Philarmonic wanted him badly as their next conductor. Maybe its his hair.
@@fflambeauutube Dear Ronnie, this recording dates from 1992, perhaps Esa-Pekka Salonen , my country man by the way, has developed his skills to the extent extent, that even NY Philharmonic can follow his beat. His hair nowadays has quite a grey shade.
I haven't heard this piece in maybe 50 years. My mother used to play it when I was a child, but I never knew the name, nor the composer. And now I'm sitting here listening to it again, with tears running down my face. It has such beauty.
All that time ago...
I applaud your "re-discovery" of this little beauty. I play it now, regularly. I've re-discovered Sibelius' gorgeous music in recent years (I'm 77 y.o.). I've always liked Finlandia, which I first heard in the mid-50s. Nowadays, I'm addicted to his Symphony No. 2. This, too, is just beautiful!
This piece is very memorable, even if you don't know what is it that you are listening.
I love this rendition. The soloist is in no hurry to rush to the next note, just like the swan floating languidly through Tuonela.
A wonderful performance by the cor anglais player. Very difficult to play, she controls her breathing superbly. No raucous overblowing. beautiful tone.
Also an eloquently beautiful lady.
I discovered this piece purely because of the cor anglais
Congratulations to Sanna Niemikunnas for a great performance of this most inspired piece of music
One of the best renditions ever. The cor anglais part is simply marvelous. BRAVA!
Someone always complains about how Salonen LOOKS when he conducts but the music SOUNDS good.Some of the best concerts I’ve attended in recent years have been with h
why would anyone complain how he looks?
this guy good looking as fuck no homo
Sanna Niemikunnas, English horn , should definitely be listed in the credits. Superb musician!
Not understandable how the name of the soloist isn't listed.. I was wondering who she might be.. thanks for the answer!
wow! Spot on performance - wonderful orchestra and Salonen's conducting is compelling.
Sibelius being atmospheric, almost a colorist, but with very subtle and not to say simple (not in a devaluating sense, though) means. Divided strings, sparse orchestration, gran cassa - and the soulful cor anglais almost hovering above it all.
In the phi-point (5:30) the swan of the river of death (Tuonelan joki, Tuonela river) rises and shakes its wings, cries out - and gets an echo from the living side of the river. For me the string pizzicati symbolizes the passing of time, while the "sorrow march" towards the end (6:06) is perhaps a hymn for the deceased.
Sublime Sibelius.
Beleza inigualável, sublime, simples e envolvente. Sibelius arranca lágrimas de pedras. É um sopro de poesia descido dos céus.
Exquisite.
musica meravigliosa,atmosfera di un tempo trascorso................
Sublime...Superb...
The music itself is also fantastic!
Beautiful
Sanna Niemikunnas, cor anglais
Exquisite!
Everything in The Swan of Tuonela stands of the brilliant beutifull english horn,played by a young lady. What is her name?
Parfait !!! Merci beaucoup.
Anyone who read(s) the book - The afterlife of Billi Fingers will understand this is a divine music coming from heaven,even Sibelius himself told he was inspired by some divine cosmic energy to compose this music,hear it closing eyes and focus only on the music coming out,it’s truly a divine experience,,soul soothing 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I put The Afterlife of Billy Fingers down just 30 seconds ago. That's what led me here! 🙏😻
Yes 👏 l love this book and the music is divine
Awesome✨
Wonderful.
the English horn player is stunning
Great embouchure, as with all double-reeds. Exact, firm fingerings, too.
I'd let her wet my reed.
drithligh idiota
My brother's life is sorrowful and bitter.
And the excellent 'cellist should be listed in credits!
she is also very talented
Itapirkanmaa2 She is not Päivi Kärkäs
Her name is Sanna Niemikunnas
This is beautiful and mesmerizing, until youtube pops its money-grubbing fing ads every 45 seconds
Oct. 28, 1949 Azores islands approx. 2:05 AM. (Listen to her play the Concerto, as well) You know who I mean.
How does anyone follow this conductor?
I don't like the inconvenience of attending performances, so I enjoy them on UA-cam and I'm always amazed at the different styles of conducting. I heard a conductor of a major orchestra speak a year ago who said it's daunting one is leading a hundred experts. It is interesting to see how much variation there is in the physical motion of the conductor some wave wildly others very little.
I agree with the original poster. His movements are wild and erratic: his downbeats are often unclear. This might explain why none of the musicians seems to look at him. However, I believe the NY Philarmonic wanted him badly as their next conductor. Maybe its his hair.
Seems that everyone in the orchestra did just fine. What's your problem?
@@fflambeauutube Dear Ronnie, this recording dates from 1992, perhaps Esa-Pekka Salonen , my country man by the way, has developed his skills to the extent extent, that even NY Philharmonic can follow his beat. His hair nowadays has quite a grey shade.
@@fflambeauutube It's fantastic hair. I resent it.