One of the most famous recordings of the Polish-British-Canadian violinist Ida Haendel, who died last year. After the performance of the Sibelius concerto in Helsinki in 1949 - which was broadcast on the radio - Ida Haendel received a letter from the composer: "Please accept my warmest thanks for your excellent performance of my violin concerto. You played it masterfully in every respect. I congratulate you on the great success. Above all, I congratulate myself that my concerto has found a performer of your caliber." This 1975 recording was made under the direction of Sibelius specialist Paavo Berglund.