Johan Julius Christian Sibelius (1865-1957) by Paavo Berglund. *Click to activate the English subtitles for the presentation* (00:00-07:25) Kullervo Symphony Op.7 (with Chorus) l.Introduction - Allegro moderato (00:00) Il.Kullervo's Youth - Grave (12:42) Ill.Kullervo and his Sister - Allegro vivace (26:49) IV.Kullervo goes to Battle - Alla marcia (51:54) V.Kullervo's Death - Andante (1:01:57) Cantata: Oma Maa / Our Native Land Op.92 (1:11:50) for chorus and Orchestra Tulen Synty / The Origin of Fire (1:24:03) for baritone, male chorus and orchestra EEVA-LIISA SAARINEN / Mezzo-soprano JORMA HYNNINEN / Baritone State Academic Male Choir of the Estonian S.S.R. Helsinki University Male Choir Academic Choral Society HELSINKI PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PAAVO BERGLUND Recorded in 1985, at Culture Hall, Helsinki New Mastering in 2020 by AB for CMRR Find CMRR's recordings on *Spotify* : spoti.fi/3016eVr *Oma maa / Our Native Land.* Truly fortunate man, never youthfully strayed from his own land, forsaking joys of his home, far from graves of the heroes. How can a man, mortal man, complain of the order of heaven? But my sad, tired, weary heart now wants to sigh for a while. As I remember the night, when the dear homeland faded away, my heart is still longing, my yearning eyes brimming with tears. Never will vanish, never, Northland from memory, where on hillsides I heard how Sampo and kantele sang. There men were toiling and singing those songs of Väinö they sang; Boys wrestled bears in forest's gloom. Clear were the wintry days, beautiful to behold, Northern lights in the heavens blazing, glorious to behold. Oh, the midsummer time, days without end, when sun fails to cease shining over water and land! Once more, Oh Fate, do take me there, I'd known all lakes and islands and bays, I'd know all heavenly stars and the moon. There's my heart and there's my childhood memories, all my friends, and most precious of all, my darling, every thing that I love. Let those who choose Alps to praise, let them rejoice in their praises. More precious by far is the land of my birth, my beautiful home. Johan Sibelius PLAYLIST (reference recordings) : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipmJnqaUnbnGkYU.html

I think this Kullervo Symphony is the most unique compositon. Not to find such a work by anyone anywhere. Sibelius is so extraordinary, so talented, so genial: the best composer of all time. Congratulation for majestic musicians of this fantastic record. Suomi on ihmeellinen.❤ Terveisiä Unkarista.

*Oma maa / Our Native Land.* Truly fortunate man, never youthfully strayed from his own land, forsaking joys of his home, far from graves of the heroes. How can a man, mortal man, complain of the order of heaven? But my sad, tired, weary heart now wants to sigh for a while. As I remember the night, when the dear homeland faded away, my heart is still longing, my yearning eyes brimming with tears. Never will vanish, never, Northland from memory, where on hillsides I heard how Sampo and kantele sang. There men were toiling and singing those songs of Väinö they sang; Boys wrestled bears in forest's gloom. Clear were the wintry days, beautiful to behold, Northern lights in the heavens blazing, glorious to behold. Oh, the midsummer time, days without end, when sun fails to cease shining over water and land! Once more, Oh Fate, do take me there, I'd known all lakes and islands and bays, I'd know all heavenly stars and the moon. There's my heart and there's my childhood memories, all my friends, and most precious of all, my darling, every thing that I love. Let those who choose Alps to praise, let them rejoice in their praises. More precious by far is the land of my birth, my beautiful home..

The haunting melodies and rhythms of this piece are unique. I've loved it since I heard it the first time. The historical notes on the screen at the beginning were enlightening.

Kulervo, essa obra de Sibelius é soberba, maravilhoso

I have this LP album, but no LP player. I miss listening to it. It is a great work. Greatest recording. Thank you for posting it. I had the privilege of listening to it, live, at Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto, in the early 1980's, sung by a Finnish men's choir with Finnish orchestra and conductor. I am proud to be a Finn. Served in Finnish Army in Lapland, 1986-87. Graduated from RUK-i. I experienced the wintry, mystical forests and lakes, of the beautiful Finnish landscape. Jorma Hynninen is a haunting, harrowing, baritone, whom I love. Many blessings!

I'd just like to thank you for all the great recordings that you keep posting on your channel

Wunderschöne und tiefempfundene Interpretation dieser großartigen und einzigartig konstruierten Sinfonie mit farbenreichen und gut vereinigten Tönen aller Instrumente sowie gut harmonisierten und perfekt kontrollierten Stimmen des ausgezeichneten Chors. Der erfahrene und geniale Maestro dirigiert das ausgezeichnete Orchester in verschiedenen Tempi und mit möglichst effektiver Dynamik. Die beiden zusätzlichen Meisterwerke klingen auch wunderschön und tiefempfunden. Alles ist wunderbar!

Wow, been looking for this for years. ☺️

Never been a fan of Sibelius but this recording might win me over. Thanks for sharing.

Never cease to wonder why Sib thought we shouldn't hear this in his life-time. When the first full recording became available (which was Paavo's) it was such an event that it merited a mention in the London Times of 1970. Our local record shop got a copy and very soon it was mine.

I do appreciate your detailed background knowledge and information of those great music, which means an extra dessert additionally given to me . Thank you!

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Like others, I'm mystified why Sibelius suppressed this glorious masterpiece. But then, he burnt his 8th and last symphony! Genius does have its prerogatives, I guess. Were I a rich powerful filmmaker, I'd do a film of the Kalevala tales this symphony describes. No dialogue, just the music and the action. If you know those stories, his music fits them like a glove. Think of the wolves mauling Ilmarinen's wife to death at the end of the 2nd movement. Sheer brilliance!

I believe it was Paavo Berglund who made the first commercially available recording of this work in the 1970’s when he was principal conductor of the Bournemouth S.O. It remains a mystery to me why Sibelius suppressed its performance later in his lifetime as for me it is one of the greatest works of all time. A stunning live performance a few years ago conducted by Sakari Oramo was out of this world, indescribably wonderful

I happen to think Our Native Land by Sibelius is a underated masterpiece,it has all the elements of a pure genius,the Sibelius style is there,Origin of fire another Sibelius masterpiece,and obviously the great kulervo symphony,Bye for now love Alan

I don't know it before. It is truly amzaing! Thanks for sharing!

Another great recording from Berglund. Not heard these before. They are quite something

Very cool

Thank you so much

I like this epic music.

Está buenaso, mano. Gracias por subir.

I like and love unity and harmony between Finish and Swedish people.

I have had over 6 ads in under 30 minutes of Sibelius' Kullervo. I don't believe I have experienced this many interruptions with any other work. It is absolutely infuriating! I am going to start making a list of the advertisers so I can boycott their products.

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First time listening to Sibelius very moving thank you SO for giving all this beautiful music !!! If there are any recommendations for Sibelius or other composers would highly appreciate this ... LOVE your channel have been subscribed a long time all the BEST !!!

Thank you for the text. The letters home to his wife, and other documents, seem to confirm that Sibelius was influenced by many things Finnish, as well as the music of the late Romantic era. Another Sibelius music source here on YT claimed recently that he was "international" not nationalistic, and that it's all anti-Russian propaganda, starting with his wife's family and continuing even today!

The name of the work is misspelled on the graphics...

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Ruined by the continual inane KZfaq interruptions from loud ads in the middle of movements.

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Five ads in the first 26 minutes.... ridiculous! No subscription from me...