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Thomas Jensen Legacy, Vol. 1

DACOCD 911 [ADD] - Released 2021

Having played the cello in several of the symphonies under the composer's baton, Thomas Jensen brought a definitive combination of passion and authority to the music of Jean Sibelius. To launch an extensive series dedicated to Jensen's artistry, Danacord presents a new compilation of major works by the Finnish composer in live and studio recordings, including CD premieres for these broadcast performances of the Second and Seventh symphonies.
 
Content of DACOCD 911
           

CD 1
  Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)   Reviews:
  Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 43
[ 1 ] Allegretto 9:13 Play
[ 2 ] Tempo andante, ma rubato 13:06 Play
[ 3 ] Vivacissimo 5:21 Play
[ 4 ] Finale: Allegro moderato 12:36 Play
 
[ 5 ] Symphony No. 7 in C, Op. 105 21:39 Play
 
  Karelia Suite, Op. 11
[ 6 ] Intermezzo (Moderato) 3:33 Play
[ 7 ] Ballade (Tempo di menuetto) 6:21 Play
[ 8 ] Alla marcia (Moderato) 4:12 Play

CD 2
  Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
[ 9 ] Allegro moderato 16:07 Play
[10] Adagio di molto 9:24 Play
[11] Allegro ma non tanto 7:36 Play
  Emil Telmányi, Violin
 
  Four Legends from the Kalevala, Op. 22
[12] Lemminkäinen and the Maidens of Saari 16:09 Play
[13] The Swan of Tuonela 7:39 Play
[14] Lemminkäinen in Tuonela 14:21 Play
[15] Lemminkäinen's Return 6:31 Play
 
  Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Jensen, Conductor