[HN Gopher] 'Jean Sibelius' Review: An Early Finale
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'Jean Sibelius' Review: An Early Finale
Author : tintinnabula
Score : 50 points
Date : 2021-10-03 01:59 UTC (1 days ago)
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| pradn wrote:
| Take a listen:
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| His violin concerto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0w0t4Qn6LY
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| Finlandia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5zg_af9b8c
| fmajid wrote:
| - Kullervo
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| - The Swan of Tuonela
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| - Karelia Suite
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| - All 5 symphonies
| keehun wrote:
| All 5 symphonies? There are 7 symphonies that have been
| published.
| fmajid wrote:
| You're right, of course.
| arketyp wrote:
| Sibelius took most pride in his symphonies, but they never really
| earned him much income. He struggled with finances throughout his
| entire life. Though mostly made for cash, and more or less
| frowned upon by himself, I find his chorals quite something else.
| I highly recommend listening to the Rakastava suite (choral
| version) [1]. And for any Swedish or Finnish speaker I also
| recommend Tawaststjerna's biography of Sibelius, quite a
| masterpiece in itself.
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| [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6BYY3elwQM
| DrStormyDaniels wrote:
| I think the final movement of the 5th symphony in E-flat major is
| probably some of the best music that ever will be heard -
| specifically this recording, Allegro Molto:
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAFouzo3ZHQ&t=1397s
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| (Its best to listen to the whole symphony, the first 2 movements
| aren't bad but they are definitely prelims, I'd have something to
| read at the same time.)
| [deleted]
| jb1991 wrote:
| Even with archive.org I can't seem to get past the pay wall.
| ageitgey wrote:
| The Bypass Paywalls Clean chrome extension works well:
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| https://github.com/qnoum/bypass-paywalls-chrome-clean-magnol...
| billfruit wrote:
| Too bad, the article is behind a paywall.
|
| But for anyone not listened to him before, I'd recommend
| Finlandia. Take a listen to hear what an important part those
| "Sibelian sweeps" are part of Hollywood music scores when they
| want to suggest something grandiose.
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| Also it set me thinking on orchestral music that sort of strives
| to represent a gist of the national characters of different
| nations.
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| Perhaps one list could be:
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| Great Britain : Elgar, Pomp and Circumstance
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| Russia: Tchaikovsky, Marche Slave
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| Finland: Sibelius, Finlandia
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| USA: Copland, Appalachian Spring
| Tainnor wrote:
| > Russia: Tchaikovsky, Marche Slave
|
| Tchaikovsky is known for his slightly less (or at least less
| folkloristically) "Russian" style than some other Russian
| composers, although one can hardly deny his influence on
| Russian music.
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| Alternatives include:
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| - Musorgskij, Pictures at an Exhibition (or Boris Godunov)
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| - Glinka, A Life for the Tsar
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| - Shostakovich, 5th, 7th or 15th symphony
| keehun wrote:
| Highly recommend finding a recording of Finladia that includes
| the choir! Much more powerful in my opinion.
| andybak wrote:
| > Great Britain : Elgar, Pomp and Circumstance
|
| Please no. Can't we have Vaughan Williams? And one of the
| noisier symphonies, prefereably.
| fab1an wrote:
| One of the most amazing composers of all time. Probably listened
| over a thousand times to his "Concerto in D Minor"..
| cee_el123 wrote:
| What a lovely surprise to see mention of him on HN
| Tainnor wrote:
| I know everyone is in awe of the 5th symphony, Finlandia and the
| Violin Concerto, and while these are all great (especially the
| Violin Concerto), my favourite piece is actually his sixth
| symphony which is so remarkably peaceful and unassuming that it
| can often warm my heart, especially on a cold, snowy winter day.
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| computador wrote:
| Happy to see one of my favorite composers mentioned here. One
| should listen to Snofrid-Op.29 (specially the last 3-4 minutes),
| The Bard-Op.64 and the The Oceanides-Op.73
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