Leevi Madetoja - Symphony No. 3 in A Major

[@ronaldbwoodall2628]

After the mysterious opening bars reminiscent of the lead-in to the big tune in Beethoven's 7th, this is a fresh, calming and carefree symphony to just sit back and enjoy, quite a change after Madetoja's somber 2nd Symphony. The third movement here is quite exceptional, original but again recalling Beethoven in some of its' rhythms. The coquettish final movement is a delight.

[@pamelakeightley3472]

A man with a big heart and many emotions!

[@jackwilmoresongs]

Beautiful and reminds me a bit of Eduard Tubin's Idyllic Symphony. #4.

[@palmerplantagenet]

Have JUST started listening to this wonderful work for the first time. Oh! That music of the far North! So far, bird song and frosted breath, though excitement mounts .......

[@jackwilmoresongs]

This, like the second symphony, is quite beautiful. Thanks much for an introduction to Leevi Metatoja. Now if I can I distinguish him from Erkki Melartin who also wrote some gorgeous little known symphonies.

[@Adaviri]

I truly recommend listening through this symphony to anyone inclined towards classical music. Evokes the grace of the French impressionists, especially Ravel, but with a Sibelian stateliness. A very pretty work throughout.

[@PaulVinonaama]

Perhaps some Nielsen-like features there, too?

[@franciscoparra347]

que agradable las sinfonias de este compositor. me trasmiten paz. es necesario volverlas a escuchar, tanto la 2 como esta.

[@JAMESLEVEE]

The first movement is actually Andantino - Allegretto.

[@kaivarpukari6960]

Upea sinfonia!!!

[@mraok]

Adarvi said it. Go on. its good!

[@mraok]

me grand dad

[@vprs596]

I am searching for new, engaging symphonies. This one is good. It sounds influenced by Nielsen - and others - but it original.

[@yowzephyr]

0:00 is a good place to start. ^