Composer of the Week

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) 4/5. In his early 40s, Sibelius suffered debilitating health problems which, together with his ever-present financial worries, had a dramatic effect on his state of mind. Donald Macleod introduces some of the introspective works which resulted from this difficult time in his life. Night Ride and Sunrise Philharmonia Orchestra Simon Rattle (conductor) Voces Intimae (5th mvt) Gabrieli String Quartet The Bard City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Sakari Oramo (conductor) Sonatina No 1 in F sharp minor Erik Tawaststjerna (piano) Luonnotar Soile Isokoski (soprano) Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Neeme Jaarvi (conductor).