Leevi Madetoja: Symphony Nos. 1 & 2

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Leevi Madetoja was an exact contemporary of Jean Sibelius, and one of the few Finnish symphonic composers whose works really do stand comparison to his illustrious colleague's. While the First Symphony is clearly derivative, the Second is a stormy, Romantic work that gives Sibelius's Second a good run for its money. The only thing that has kept Madetoja's works out of the public spotlight this long is the fact that he didn't live to compose more orchestral music--there are three symphonies and a few other pieces, but he's best known in Finland as an opera composer. With his works now readily available on CD in excellent performances like these, there's no reason to leave him languishing in obscurity. --David Hurwitz

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Thanks to Chandos and Finlandia, Madetoja (1887-1947) has emerged as one of the greatest Finnish composers after Sibelius. (He did what Sibelius could never do: write a national Finish opera--The Ostrobothnians.) His Symphony 1 (1914) is rife with distinct melodies, and uses a clever form of syncopation that gives the main theme a polyrhythmic touch. The theme itself will break your heart. The Symphony 2 (1916-18) is a symphony of beauty, nature, war, and resignation, and was dedicated to... read more

Leevi Madetoja: Symphony Nos. 1 & 2

Tracks:

Sym No.1, Op.29: I. Allegro - Finnish RSO/Leif Segerstam
Sym No.1, Op.29: II. Lento Misterioso - Finnish RSO/Leif Segerstam
Sym No.1, Op.29: III. Finale: Allegro Vivace - Finnish RSO/Leif Segerstam
Sym No.2, Op.35: I. Allegro Moderato - Tampere PO/Paavo Rautio
Sym No.2, Op.35: II. Andante - Tampere PO/Paavo Rautio
Sym No.2, Op.35: III. Allegro Non Troppo - Tampere PO/Paavo Rautio
Sym No.2, Op.35: IV. Andantino - Tampere PO/Paavo Rautio
Comedy Ov, Op.53 - Helsinki PO/Jorma Panula

Tracks:

Sym No.3, Op.55: I. Andantino - Finnish RSO/Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Sym No.3, Op.55: II. Adagio - Finnish RSO/Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Sym No.3, Op.55: III. Allegro Non Troppo - Finnish RSO/Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Sym No.3, Op.55: IV. Pesante, Tempo Moderato - Finnish RSO/Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Kullervo: Symphonic Poem, Op.15 - Finnish RSO/Leif Segerstam
The Ostrobothnians: Ste, Op.52: I. Open Plain - Finnish RSO/Jukka-Pekka Saraste
The Ostrobothnians: Ste, Op.52: II. Prisoner's Song - Finnish RSO/Jukka-Pekka Saraste
The Ostrobothnians: Ste, Op.52: III. Thugs - Finnish RSO/Jukka-Pekka Saraste
The Ostrobothnians: Ste, Op.52: IV. Arrival Reel - Finnish RSO/Jukka-Pekka Saraste
The Ostrobothnians: Ste, Op.52: V. Dances - Finnish RSO/Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Okon Fuoko: Ste, Op.58: I. Okon Fuoko, Dream Sorcerer - Finnish RSO/Okko Kamu
Okon Fuoko: Ste, Op.58: II. The Guests Arrive - Finnish RSO/Okko Kamu
Okon Fuoko: Ste, Op.58: III. Dance Of The Puppets - Finnish RSO/Okko Kamu
Okon Fuoko: Ste, Op.58: IV. Dance Of The Man - Finnish RSO/Okko Kamu
Okon Fuoko: Ste, Op.58: V. Dance Of The Woman - Finnish RSO/Okko Kamu
Okon Fuoko: Ste, Op.58: VI. Dance Grotesque - Finnish RSO/Okko Kamu

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Leevi Madetoja: Symphony Nos. 1 & 2

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000000AQM
Release Date: 1993-03-15

Tracks:

Sym No.1 in F, Op.29: I. Allegro
Sym No.1 in F, Op.29: II. Lento Misterioso
Sym No.1 in F, Op.29: III. Allegro Vivace/Andante/Moderato
Sym No.2 in E flat, Op.35: I. Allegro Moderato
Sym No.2 in E flat, Op.35: II. Andante - Dadi Kolbeinsson/Joseph Ognibene
Sym No.2 in E flat, Op.35: III. Allegro Non Troppo
Sym No.2 in E flat, Op.35: IV. Epilogue

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Leevi Madetoja was an exact contemporary of Jean Sibelius, and one of the few Finnish symphonic composers whose works really do stand comparison to his illustrious colleague's. While the First Symphony is clearly derivative, the Second is a stormy, Romantic work that gives Sibelius's Second a good run for its money. The only thing that has kept Madetoja's works out of the public spotlight this long is the fact that he didn't live to compose more orchestral music--there are three symphonies and a few other pieces, but he's best known in Finland as an opera composer. With his works now readily available on CD in excellent performances like these, there's no reason to leave him languishing in obscurity. --David Hurwitz

Amazon.com

Thanks to Chandos and Finlandia, Madetoja (1887-1947) has emerged as one of the greatest Finnish composers after Sibelius. (He did what Sibelius could never do: write a national Finish opera--The Ostrobothnians.) His Symphony 1 (1914) is rife with distinct melodies, and uses a clever form of syncopation that gives the main theme a polyrhythmic touch. The theme itself will break your heart. The Symphony 2 (1916-18) is a symphony of beauty, nature, war, and resignation, and was dedicated to the composer's brother who died fighting the "Reds" during Finland's civil war in 1918. This is music that, hopefully, will be with us forever. --Paul Cook

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