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 and Transfiguration