Recorded by Finlandia and first issued in 1993, this enterprising collection of smaller scale and lesser known pieces by Sibelius is notable above all for a spectacularly fine recording. The ambience of the Kaustinen Church is just right for string music, and since Sibelius always writes so wonderfully for strings.
15 Suite in D minor for Violin & String Orchestra, Op.117 - Country Scenery
16 Suite in D minor for Violin & String Orchestra, Op.117 - Evening in Spring
17 Suite in D minor for Violin & String Orchestra, Op.117 - in the Summer
Recorded by Finlandia and first issued in 1993, this enterprising collection of smaller scale and lesser known pieces by Sibelius is notable above all for a spectacularly fine recording. The ambience of the Kaustinen Church is just right for string music, and since Sibelius always writes so wonderfully for strings.