Finnish soprano Helena Juntunen and conductor Osmo Vanska debut Sibelius' orchestral songs with Sydney Symphony Orchestra, featuring "Autumn Evening" and "Baron Magnus".

Finnish soprano Helena Juntunen and conductor Osmo Vanska breathe new life into Sibelius' orchestral songs, performed for the first time by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. The duo captures both the Romantic European influences and Sibelius' unique modal and rhythmic elements, presenting "Autumn Evening" with solitary, nature-inspired thoughts and "Baron Magnus" with lighter, folksong-like humor.

April 27, 2024
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