This CD, Pekka Kuusisto's début album, features the famous Sibelius Violin Concerto. Described by The Guardian as "absolutely mesmerising", Pekka Kuusisto is one of the most cutting-edge violinists of his generation who performs with the major orchestras in the world and is acclaimed for his tone, technique, infectious enthusiasm and his imaginative interpretations. He embarked on his international career in 1995 at the age of nineteen, when he became the first Finn to win the Sibelius Violin Competition, including a special prize for the best performance of the Sibelius concerto.
This disc earned gold status in Finland and the Music Industries Association Award for Excellence 1996. Also featured are the Karelia Suite and the Belshazzar's Feast Suite. Leif Segerstam conducts the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra.
