Jean Sibelius : Swanwhite, Suite from the incidental music Op. 54 (1908 arr. 1909)

I. The Peacock 0:00
II. The Harp 2:55
III. The Maidens with Roses 6:25
IV. Listen, the Robin Sings 9:05
V. The Prince Alone 14:00
VI. Swanwhite and the Prince 18:05
VII. Song of Praise 21:40
Performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Neeme Järvi.

[@stevebartley8902]

This man just couldn't help himself, all is magical.

[@bowerdw]

Enchanting.

[@paulschlitz5256]

This is my favorite of his theatre music suites. Hark The Robin is utterly flawless

[@maxmerry8470]

For me, "Swanwhite" represents one of Sibelius's more capricious scores in keeping with its fairytale subject matter. Some enigmatic delicacies : "The Harp" (3:00 - 6:21); "Listen, The Robin Sings" (9:06 - 14:01); "Swanwhite And The Prince" (18:08 - 21:40).

[@kaybeenullenvoyde9196]

He created so many theatre scores! Many with mythic/fae themes. The Finns are masters of folk tales. True appreciators of the Mythopoeic.

[@mariobozzoni2438]

Devo confessare che non conoscevo quest'opera che mi è risultata bellissima come la stragrande musica di Sibelius . Poi il superlativo Jarni, come sempre, riesce a rendere ben chiara la profondità e lo spessore di ogni nota anche ad un primo ascolto. Complimenti.