Sibelius: Original Works and Arrangements for Cello and Piano
9/1/2008, 13 Tracks, 49:45
Featuring
Jussi Makkonen
Rait Karm
Jean Sibelius
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Composer Biography
Jean Sibelius, a Finnish composer, initially aspired to be a violinist but his compositional gifts proved to be stronger.
Performer Biography
Jussi Makkonen, the cellist on this recording, plays a 200-year-old German cello courtesy of the Finnish Cultural Foundation and the Wihuri Foundation.
Composition History
Malinconia (Melancholy), an original work for cello and piano, was written in 1900, possibly reflecting Sibelius's feelings after the death of his infant daughter Kirsti.
Composition History
Valse triste was originally part of incidental music for a 1903 play called Kuolema (Death) by Arvid Järnefelt, Sibelius's brother-in-law.
Recording & Production
This album features original works and arrangements for cello and piano by Jean Sibelius, including popular pieces like Finlandia and Valse triste.
Historical Context
Finlandia, a popular work by Sibelius, originated from music he provided for patriotic tableaux in 1899, protesting Russian measures against Finnish autonomy.
Composer Biography
Sibelius's family language and culture were Swedish, and he learned Finnish and developed an interest in his country's legends at school.
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