Braving the Stave

Upbeats: Episode 26 (Braving Sibelius and discovering 'The Voice of the North')

February 23, 2023 Arts Active Season 3 Episode 26
Braving the Stave
Upbeats: Episode 26 (Braving Sibelius and discovering 'The Voice of the North')
Show Notes

What was the story behind Sibelius' French first name and what makes his music so distinct and compelling? Expect brooding mountain spirits, magical string textures, Welsh-sounding hymns and abrupt 'Fininish' endings. Including an interview with a champion and foremost interpreter of Sibelius' music, conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste.

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