A Sibelius Afternoon
It was an afternoon for Sibelius—lovely Oceanides, moody Tapiola, the magnificent Fifth Symphony, dreamy “Valse Triste.” Even the sky agreed. The clouds were heaps of dramatic grays and blues, crowding above the jade treetops and shot through with the white-gold brilliance of the afternoon sun.
The Fifth Symphony by Jean Sibelius expresses it best. If you don’t have time for all three movements, just listen to the first and come back later for the rest.
Friday, April 15, 2011