(.) the chemistry between Isokoski and Segerstam is perfect. "A magic Luonnotar, layed on an orchestral tissue and performed by Soile Isokoski in one of her most beautiful recordings (if not her most beautiful one). (.) A marvelous release in every respect." (David Hurwitz, Editor of ). She offers what must be accounted, hands down, as the finest performance of the tone poem Luonnotar currently available. "Soile Isokoski has never made a more beautiful recording than this. The German online magazine wrote in a 10/10 review, "Soprano Soile Isokoski overwhelms not only because of the mere beauty of the songs, but she also delivers moments of consummate artistry."Ĭ and listed this recording as 'Disc of the Month' in May. Newcomers to Sibelius's songs could find no more persuasive introduction aficionados will be entranced." (The Daily Telegraph, May 13). Here, she sets down her equally glowing credentials as a Sibelian." (The Sunday Times, May 7) ".sung by Isokoski with a potent mix of tenderness and passion, a richness of voice and subtle dynamic inflections, with soaring lines beautifully floated and tailored. Shortly after the international release of this much-awaited hybrid SACD in April 2006, two major British newspapers immediately voted it as 'Classical CD of the Week' "Soile Isokoski (.) has arguably the most beautiful voice of her type, excelling in Mozart and Strauss.
Isokoski is accompanied by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Leif Segerstam. Ondine's major key release in Spring 2006, featuring the Finnish star soprano Soile Isokoski who performs eighteen of Sibelius's Orchestral Songs and the tone poem Luonnotar, has received highest acclaim throughout the international press ( ODE 1080-5).
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