Composer: Jean Sibelius
Orchestra: Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Thomas Jensen
Number of DIscs: 2
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Danacord
Catalogue: DACOCD 911
Release: 2021
Size: 608 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
CD 01
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
01. I. Allegretto
02. II. Tempo andante, ma rubato
03. III. Vivacissimo
04. IV. Finale – Allegro moderato
05. Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 105
Karelia Suite, Op. 11
06. I. Intermezzo (Moderato)
07. II. Ballade (Tempo di menuetto)
08. III. Alla marcia (Moderato)
CD 02
Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
01. I. Allegro moderato
02. II. Adagio di molto
03. III. Allegro ma non tanto
Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22
04. I. Lemminkäinen and the Maidens of Saari
05. II. The Swan of Tuonela
06. III. Lemminkäinen in Tuonela
07. IV. Lemminkäinens Return
Having played the cello in several of the symphonies under the composer’s baton, Thomas Jensen brought a definitive combination of passion and authority to the music of Jean Sibelius. To launch an extensive series dedicated to Jensen’s artistry, Danacord presents a new compilation of major works by the Finnish composer in live and studio recordings, including album premieres for these broadcast performances of the Second and Seventh Symphonies.
Thomas Jensen studied at the Danish Conservatory of Music. Jensen led several Danish ensembles, including the Danish National Symphony Orchestra (from 1957) and the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra (then known as the Aarhus Civic Orchestra). In Aarhus he built the small orchestra up through broadcasts and tours within Denmark and later to Germany and the Netherlands. He also conducted the Tivoli Concert Hall Orchestra.