Jean Sibelius: Orchestral Songs

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Like the contemporaneous First and Second Symphonies, a Romantic warmth pulsates from these rich, lyrical works. Mezzo Kielland balances purity and ardour perfectly. — BBC Music Magazine, January 2023, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 16th Sep 2022
Catalogue No: LWC1239
Label: LAWO
Length: 44 minutes

Opus Klassik Awards

2023

Nominated - Female Singer of the Year, Conductor of the Year & Solo Vocal

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Sibelius: 5 Laulut, Op. 38

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Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

No. 1. Höstkväll

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No. 2. På verandan vid havet

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No. 3. I natten

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Sibelius: 7 Songs, Op. 17: No. 1. Se'n har jag ej frågat mera (Orchestrated by Jean Sibelius)

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Orchestrated by Jean Sibelius
Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

Excerpt, Sibelius: Seven Songs, Op. 17

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Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

No. 2. Sov in! (Orchestrated by Ernest Pingoud)

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No. 3. Fågellek (Orchestrated by Ernest Pingoud)

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Sibelius: 7 Songs, Op. 17: No. 5. En slända (Orchestrated by Jussi Jalas)

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Orchestrated by Jussi Jalas
Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

Sibelius: 7 Songs, Op. 17: No. 6. Illalle (Orchestrated by Jussi Jalas)

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Orchestrated by Jussi Jalas
Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

Sibelius: 7 Songs, Op. 17: No. 7. Lastu lainehilla (Orchestrated by Jussi Jalas)

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Orchestrated by Jussi Jalas
Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

Sibelius: 6 Songs, Op. 36: No. 1. Svarta rosor (Orchestrated by Simon Parmet)

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Orchestrated by Simon Parmet
Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

Sibelius: 6 Songs, Op. 36: No. 2. Men min fågel märks dock icke (Orchestrated by Colin Matthews)

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Orchestrated by Colin Matthews
Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

Sibelius: 6 Songs, Op. 36: No. 4. Säv, säv, susa (Orchestrated by Kim Borg)

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Orchestrated by Kim Borg
Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

Excerpt, Sibelius: Six Songs, Op. 36

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Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

No. 5. Marssnön (Orchestrated by Jussi Jalas)

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No. 6. Demanten på marssnön (Orchestrated by Jean Sibelius)

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Sibelius: Den första kyssen, Op. 37 No. 1 (Text: J.L. Runeberg)

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Orchestrated by Ivar Hellman
Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

Sibelius: Soluppgång, Op. 37 No. 3 (Text: Tor Hedberg)

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Orchestrated by Jean Sibelius
Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

Sibelius: Var det en dröm? Op. 37 No. 4 (J.J. Wecksell)

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Orchestrated by Jussi Jalas
Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

Sibelius: Flickan kom från sin älsklings möte, Op. 37, No. 5

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Orchestrated by Ernest Pingoud
Marianne Beate Kielland
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Petr Popelka

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Mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland is famous for her strong stage presence and musical integrity. Gramophone Magazine writes about her: The mezzo-soprano is quite outstanding: strong, firm, sensitive in modulations, imaginative in her treatment of words, with a voice pure in quality, wide in range and unfalteringly true in intonation. Considered today one of Europes leading singers, she says of this new recording: "As my career has progressed, I have had the chance to make numerous recordings featuring a variety of repertoires, and I have always felt the desire to record the songs of Sibelius. A wonderful opportunity presented itself when the Norwegian Radio Orchestra with Chief Conductor Petr Popelka expressed its willingness to be part of such a recording. Virtually all Sibelius songs are written for voice and piano, but many of them seem as though made for orchestral sounds and instrumental subtlety. Therefore a number of his finest songs have fortunately been orchestrated, and it is these editions we have used for this recording. A few of the orchestrations were done by Sibelius himself, one by his contemporary, Simon Parmet (n Pergament), while several were orchestrated by his own son-in-law, conductor Jussi Jalas. This album presents orchestrated songs of Sibelius from four opus numbers: 17, 36, 37 and 38. - Marianne Beate Kielland.

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January 2023

Like the contemporaneous First and Second Symphonies, a Romantic warmth pulsates from these rich, lyrical works. Mezzo Kielland balances purity and ardour perfectly.

Mar/Apr 2023

[Kielland] She has a bright tone extending into the soprano range; she sings fearlessly and passionately, flying to high notes as if they pose no risk. Finally, her timbre is beautiful, given added brightness by a fast vibrato.

December 2022

Attractive singing, good musicianship and general sensitivity help make up for that, and create an album whose constituent parts might not beat others but do endear as a whole.

1st October 2022

Keilland’s even tone, flexibility and brilliant sensitivity to the text make this a rewarding collection, the intensity and drama of each song powerful and impassioned.

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