Jean Sibelius Mari Anne Häggander Jorma Hynninen, The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Jorma Panula - Orchestral Songs

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Review by Erika Swanson

Album Review: Orchestral Songs by Jean Sibelius (1989) So, I recently spun Orchestral Songs by Jean Sibelius, and wow—this thing hits different. Released in 1989 under the Musical Heritage Society label, it’s one of those albums that feels like a warm cup of coffee on a cold day. You know what I mean? It's got this lush, Romantic vibe that just wraps around you. The album features some heavy hitters: Jorma Hynninen on baritone vocals (tracks 1-6), Mari Anne Häggander on soprano (tracks 7-12), and The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jorma Panula. Honestly, the whole crew brought their A-game here. Let me break it down for ya. Two tracks really stuck with me: “Luonnotar Op. 70” and “Demanten På Marssnön Op. 36:6.” First up, “Luonnotar.” Man, this track is hauntingly beautiful. It opens with this sweeping orchestral intro that feels like staring at an endless horizon. Then Hynninen’s voice comes in, deep and resonant, telling this mythical story about creation. Sibelius wrote this piece based on Finnish folklore, and you can totally hear it—the music paints these vivid pictures of nature, chaos, and calm. There’s something raw about how the orchestra swells and recedes, almost like waves crashing against rocks. By the end, I was just sitting there thinking, “Whoa…what did I just experience?” Then there’s “Demanten På Marssnön,” which is basically ear candy. This one’s sung by Mari Anne Häggander, and her voice is so pure it gives me goosebumps every time. The melody is simple but insanely catchy, and the lyrics (thanks to John Skinner’s text) are kinda poetic without being pretentious. The song has this bittersweet tone, like remembering a perfect moment you know won’t last forever. I couldn’t stop humming it afterward—it’s the kind of tune that sneaks into your brain and refuses to leave. What makes this album stand out isn’t just the music itself, though. It’s how everything works together. The production quality is crisp, thanks to engineer Michael Bergek, and Robert von Bahr’s editing keeps things tight. Plus, the liner notes by Erik Tawaststjerna add heaps of context if you’re into diving deeper into Sibelius’ world. Even the cover art from the New York Public Library fits perfectly—elegant but understated. Now here’s the kicker. Listening to this record made me realize something kinda weird: classical music doesn’t have to feel intimidating or stuffy. Sure, Sibelius lived over a century ago, but his work still feels alive today. These songs breathe and pulse with emotion, and they remind you that humans have been wrestling with the same big questions for ages. Love, loss, nature, eternity—you name it. Anyway, I’ll leave you with this random thought: if aliens ever visited Earth and asked us to explain human feelings through music, I’d hand them Orchestral Songs. Not sure why, but it just feels right.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Serenade4:39
Kom Nu Hit, Död Op. 602:48
Koskenlaskian Morsiammet9:00
Sången Om Korsspindeln Op. 273:31
På Verandan Vid Havet Op. 38:23:06
Våren Flyktar Hastigt Op. 13:41:30
Se'n Har Jag Ej Frågat Mera Op. 17:1 1:53
Luonnotar Op. 709:00
Höstkväll Op. 38:14:29
Soluppgång Op. 37:32:22
Demanten På Marssnön Op. 36:62:58
Arioso Op. 33:48

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Catalog Numbers

MHS 512462Z

Labels

Musical Heritage Society

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Formats

  • CD
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Credits

RoleCredit
Baritone VocalsJorma Hynninen (tracks: 1 to 6)
Composed ByJean Sibelius
ConductorJorma Panula
CoverNew York Public Library
DesignNancy Kammerer
Edited ByRobert von Bahr
EngineerMichael Bergek
Liner NotesErik Tawaststjerna
OrchestraThe Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
ProducerRobert von Bahr
Soprano VocalsMari Anne Häggander (tracks: 7 to 12)
Text ByJohn Skinner

Notes

"DDD" code on back cover indicates "digital tape recorder used during session recording, mixing and/or editing, and mastering (transcription)."

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About Jean Sibelius Mari Anne Häggander Jorma Hynninen, The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Jorma Panula

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Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer of the later Romantic period, born December 8, 1865 in Hämeenlinna, Finland; died September 20, 1957 at his home Ainola, Järvenpää, Finland. He is considered the national composer of Finland. The core of Sibelius' oeuvre is his set of seven symphonies. In addition to the symphonies, his best-known compositions include "Finlandia

Real Name

    • Johan Christian Julius Sibelius

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Orchestral Songs* by Jean Sibelius is a hidden gem in the classical world? Released in 1989, it brings together two vocal powerhouses—baritone Jorma Hynninen and soprano Mari Anne Häggander—backed by the lush sounds of The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. What’s cool is how the album splits its tracks evenly between the two singers, with Hynninen taking the first six and Häggander the last six. The music itself feels like stepping into a Romantic-era painting, full of emotion and sweeping orchestration. Fun detail: the cover art comes from the New York Public Library, adding a touch of vintage elegance to the whole project.