Pekka Kuusisto follows the score explicitly, sporting a tone with a pleasing edge, singing but without
resorting to sentimental tricks. Leif Segerstam and the Helsinki Philharmonic perform splendidly,...

The Strad, September 2007

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Pekka Kuusisto (violin)

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Pekka Kuusisto follows the score explicitly, sporting a tone with a pleasing edge, singing but without
resorting to sentimental tricks. Leif Segerstam and the Helsinki Philharmonic perform splendidly,...

The Strad, September 2007

More reviews

About

Release date: 1st Oct 2007
Label: Ondine
Catalogue number: ODE1115-2
Length: 79 minutes
Genres:
- Symphonies,
- Violin Concertos

Contents and tracklist

Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47

Work length33:42

I. Allegro moderato

Track length16:32

II. Adagio di molto

Track length9:16

III. Allegro, ma non tanto

Track length7:54

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43

Work length45:44

I. Allegretto

Track length10:06

II. Tempo andante, ma rubato

Track length15:03

III. Vivacissimo

Track length6:23

IV. Finale. Allegro moderato

Track length14:12

Awards and reviews

September 2007

Pekka Kuusisto follows the score explicitly, sporting a tone with a pleasing edge, singing but without
resorting to sentimental tricks. Leif Segerstam and the Helsinki Philharmonic perform splendidly, with
real understanding and understatement. Although the tempos are slowish, the breadth is backed by
a sure rhythmic foundation, breathing authentic Finnish air.

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