For many decades, Jean Sibelius' Kullervo was the greatest work that he wrote that no one heard. Although a resounding success at its 1892 premiere in Helsinki, the typically self-critical Sibelius withdrew it in 1893 and never again allowed its performance while he lived, save a lone revival in 1936. Although it re-entered Sibelius' catalog in the 1960s, Kullervo didn't really enter the repertoire until the 1990s. This is oddly appropriate in a way, because Kullervo is one of Sibelius' freshest works, brimming with ideas, ...
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For many decades, Jean Sibelius' Kullervo was the greatest work that he wrote that no one heard. Although a resounding success at its 1892 premiere in Helsinki, the typically self-critical Sibelius withdrew it in 1893 and never again allowed its performance while he lived, save a lone revival in 1936. Although it re-entered Sibelius' catalog in the 1960s, Kullervo didn't really enter the repertoire until the 1990s. This is oddly appropriate in a way, because Kullervo is one of Sibelius' freshest works, brimming with ideas, drama, and rich with musical innovations that place Sibelius on par with the most advanced music of his time in 1892. Before 1990, there were only two recordings of Kullervo, and by 2006 there were 14 made altogether, although not all of them are in print.LSO Live's Sibelius: Kullervo features Sir Colin Davis' take on this unusual score, recorded in two concerts given at the Barbican in London in the fall of 2005. He is joined by vocal soloists Peter Mattei and Monica Groop, who, it...
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Seller's Description:
Fair. Disc(s) and case show moderate signs of wear and tear. All items include the original case and artwork. Jewel Case has significant wear, including cracks.
