This auspicious work is a distinctive addition to the sacred recitalists' repetoire. The suite, based on the celebrated theme from Sibelius's Finlandia and the opening melody from his Violin Concerto, Op. 47, is a musical journey, a spiritual theme and variations worthy of the concert hall and the sanctuary. Highly recommended! Contents: Prologue: Birth • Lullaby: Childhood • Fantasia: Youth • Aria: Love • Waltz: Dance of Life • Ballade: Reflections • Chorale: Death andTransfiguration
