Sibelius, Jean - Kullervo - Lintu, Hannu

This SACD album released by Ondine in 2019 (barcode 761195133859) features Jean Sibelius's massive five-movement masterpiece Kullervo (Op. 7), performed by the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (FRSO) under chief conductor Hannu Lintu. The recording showcases siblings Johanna Rusanen (soprano) and Ville Rusanen (baritone) as soloists, with the powerful male chorus sections delivered jointly by the Polytech Choir and the Helsinki University Chorus (YL). Based on the Finnish national epic Kalevala, the tragic tale is brought to life with exceptional dynamic range and dramatic intensity on this high-resolution multichannel disc, earning widespread acclaim from both domestic and international classical music critics.