Jean Sibelius - Pohjola's Daughter (Score)

[@dragondaemonis3801]

What a beautiful and heroic piece, I was completely unaware of his existence. The initial part, especially when woodwinds take over at 2:03, is incredibly alluring. Later on at 8:40 the theme is restated by the brasses, so badass!

[@SynchroScore]

I got into Sibelius when I was still in high school, listening to some "Greatest Hits" CD from the library that contained a Barbirolli/Halle Orchestra recording of _Finlandia_ and I thought that was really neat. I then got a CD of Symphony No. 2 (both those pieces are also featured on this channel) and to fill out the runtime they had this piece at the back end of it. Sibelius sounds like few other composers, always this rich and moody texture, very interesting orchestration. And as you pointed out, he has a technique of handing off between groups of instruments, shifting from one to the other quite seamlessly. There will be more Sibelius on the channel in the future, I'm sure of that.

[@dragondaemonis3801]

@SynchroScore He has the capability of evoking these ethereal and dreamy images. Unfortunately I'm extremely uneducated about Nordic folklore, but something tells me Sibelius's sound precisely captures its essence, distant echoes of heroes immersed in snowy forests with the sparkling frost covering the trees. I really enjoy the evocative quality of nordic music, another composer that really hits my spots is Atterberg.

[@SynchroScore]

@ I don't know that much myself of Finnish mythology, which is distinct from Norse mythology (Odin, Thor, and all that lot) other than why I've cribbed off Wikipedia. I have heard a bit of Kurt Atterberg on the radio, and I have been thinking of adding composers who are less well-known. Certainly would help me avoid duplicating the efforts of others who make these videos.

[@Dylonely_9274]

Thank you.

[@steveegallo3384]

You are most welcome.....BRAVO from Acapulco!