Osmo Vänskä, the conductor, began his professional musical career as a respected clarinettist before winning first prize in the 1982 Besançon International Young Conductor's Competition.
Performer Biography
The Lahti Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vänskä, has become one of the most notable orchestras in the Nordic countries.
Performer Biography
In December 2000, the President of Finland awarded Osmo Vänskä the Pro Finlandia medal in recognition of his achievements with the Lahti Symphony Orchestra.
Composition History
Sibelius often revised his major works, such as the Lemminkäinen Suite, Violin Concerto, and Fifth Symphony, to make them more integrated and unified, sometimes cutting valuable material.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in the wooden Sibelius Hall in Lahti, Finland, which features acoustics designed by Artec Consultants Inc. from New York.
Recording & Production
The Lahti Symphony Orchestra has received numerous awards for its Sibelius recordings, including two Gramophone Awards, the Grand Prix du Disque, and the Cannes Classical Award.
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