Koussevitzky@150: Koussevitzy’s Sibelius

Composer Jean Sibelius proclaimed, “I have never heard my music better performed than under Dr. Koussevitzky.”

In this episode of Koussevitzky@150, Koussevitzky conducts the Boston Symphony in performances of Tapiola and Pohjola’s Daughter.

Also, perhaps we feature the greatest of all Sibelius recordings: Koussevitzky leads the BBC Symphony in Sibelius’s 7th.

Koussevitzky’s concertmaster Richard Burgin and violinist/author Harry Ellis Dickson recall Koussevitzky’s uncanny ability to identify with a composer and his music.

Koussevkitzky@150 airs Wednesdays at
9:00 am and 6:00 pm
on charlottesvilleclassical.org

Featured Recordings:

Sibelius: Tapiola
Serge Koussevitzky/Boston Symphony
Koussevitzky Conducts Sibelius Pearl 9408 (1939)

Sibelius: Pohjola’s Daughter
Serge Koussevitzky/Boston Symphony
Koussevitzky Conducts Sibelius Pearl 9408 (1936)

Sibelius: Symphony No. 7
Serge Koussevitzky/BBC Symphony
Koussevitzky Conducts Sibelius Pearl 9408(1933)