Tuija Hakkila - Sibelius: Piano Works (intimate Landscapes) (CD)

Release Date: 01/01/10

“This is one of the more exciting releases I have come upon recently. It is a treasure trove of (mostly) mature works by

“This is one of the more exciting releases I have come upon recently. It is a treasure trove of (mostly) mature works by an underappreciated master, played with all the style and grace they deserve. This is soulful, beautiful music that more people need to hear. Tuija Hakkila plays marvelously; her sound is bold, deep, and gilded by an exquisite sense of timing and phrasing. Her technique is strong, too, and she forcefully controls all of the challenging passagework-arpeggios and runs-that can blow into these works like an unexpected winter wind. She deserves widespread recognition for this tremendously effective offering.”AUERBACH / American Record Guide