Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto, Op. 47 & Humoresques, Opp. 87 & 89 RES10299 59 to the vivid Nine

59 to the vivid Nine Horses Op

Jamie Savan (director)

Here they uncover the Vespers (1616)

Jacob Heringman (lute & vihuela)

Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto, Op. 47 & Humoresques, Opp. 87 & 89 RES10299 59 to the vivid NineFenella Humphreys (violin) BBC National Orchestra of Wales George Vass (conductor) Already hailed as his countrys foremost composer, Sibelius completed what was to be his only concerto in early 1904, and its spellbinding and instantly recognisable opening can surely be counted amongst the most iconic of any. A virtuosic violinist himself, Sibelius beautifully evokes Finlands natural landscape and ancient folklore, which continues through Sibeliuss