Jean Sibelius: Kullervo Symphony Op. 7

Lahti Symphony Orchestra, cond. Osmo Vänskä, YL Male Voice Choir, choir master Matti Hyökki, soloists mezzosoprano Lilli Paasikivi and baritone Raimo Laukka
BIS 2001 (BIS-CD-1215)

CANNES CLASSICAL AWARD 2002

“Apart from the fine soloists he also has the advantage of a native Finnish-speaking male choir whose dark tone is thrilling…For many, this [Kullervo recording] will now be a first choice.”
Robert Layton / BBC Music Magazine 2001

”...’The Nordic Dream Team’ interprets Kullervo Symphony with touching vision and expression. YL, already during several Kullervo-recordings distinguished flagship of Finland’s male voice choirs, shows again its great striking force by having complete mastery of the challenging task. Matti Hyökki has made excellent work while rehearsing his choir.”
Pro Musica Classica / Arto Sakari Korpinen April 2001

I Introduction
II Kullervo's Youth
III Kullervo and his Sister
IV Kullervo Goes to War
V Kullervo's Death