Hannu Lintu's Sibelius recording wins ICMA Award (18.01.2018)


The new Sibelius recording by Hannu Lintu and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra featuring star mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter (ODE 1289-5) has been awarded with an ICMA Award. The recording includes Jean Sibelius' Tapiola, En Saga and eight orchestral songs arranged by composer Aulis Sallinen. The award is given for the best programming.

 

An international jury of 19 representatives from various music media nominated seven releases by Ondine for the ICMA Awards. Three of them were included among the finalists.

 

The Award Ceremony and Gala Concert will be held on April 6th at the concert hall of the National Symphony Orchestra of the Polish Radio in Katowice, conducted by Alexander Liebreich.