Sibelius: (The) Complete Symphonies
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Sibelius: (The) Complete Symphonies

4CD(s) - Label:Erato Disques - Distributor:TEN - Run Time:5 hours 47 minutes - DDD - Released:03/11/2003 - 825646029426

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was still only in his early 30s when he was
invited by the Swedish Metronome label to set down
the first ever complete cycle of Sibelius
symphonies on disc. The task began in late January
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gifted hands, the first two symphonies especially
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while Nos. 3, 5 and 7 all satisfyingly combine
doughty purpose with keen observation. The Sixth
is, perhaps, marginally less convincing. As for
No. 4, Ehrling doesn't stint one bit on the
unnerving bleakness of Sibelius's introspective
vision, yet at the same time he locates a
vulnerability and humanity in this astonishing
masterpiece that are profoundly touching.
Apparently, the original Metronome mastertapes
were in such an unhealthy condition that the
Finlandia transfer engineers had to work from
archive vinyl pressings instead. Generally
speaking, they've done a commendable job, and for
experienced Sibelians everywhere this bold
mid-price reissue will surely come as something of
an ear-opener.--Andrew AchenbachEND
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Title: Sibelius: (The) Complete Symphonies

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Orchestra / Ensemble(s): City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Date of Release: 03/11/2003

Recomended Retail Price: 36.99 GBP

Label / Distributor: Erato Disques / TEN

Pieces in Set: 4

Running Time: 5 hours 47 minutes

Genre(s): Orchestral

Stereo: Stereo

SPAR Code: DDD

EAN: 825646029426

Catalogue Number: 2564

Work 1

Work Title: Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39

Excerpt(s): 1. Andante ma non troppo_Allegro energico
2. Andante, ma non troppo lento
3. Scherzo
4. Quasi una fantasia

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1899

Conductor: Sakari Oramo

Orchestra / Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Work 2

Work Title: Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 43

Excerpt(s): 1. Allegretto
2. Andante ma rubato
3. Vivacissimo
4. Allegro moderato

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1901

Conductor: Sakari Oramo

Orchestra / Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Work 3

Work Title: Symphony No. 3 in C, Op. 52

Excerpt(s): 1. Symphony No. 3 in C, Op. 52

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1907

Conductor: Sakari Oramo

Orchestra / Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Work 4

Work Title: Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63

Excerpt(s): 1. Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1911

Conductor: Sakari Oramo

Orchestra / Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Work 5

Work Title: Symphony No. 5 in E flat, Op. 82

Excerpt(s): 1. Molto moderato_Allegro moderato
2. Andante mosso, quasi allegretto
3. Allegro molto

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1915 rev 1919

Conductor: Sakari Oramo

Orchestra / Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Work 6

Work Title: Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104

Excerpt(s): 1. I - Allegro molto moderato
2. Poco vivace

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1923

Conductor: Sakari Oramo

Orchestra / Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Work 7

Work Title: Symphony No. 7 in C, Op. 105

Excerpt(s): 1. Symphony No. 7 in C, Op. 105

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1926

Conductor: Sakari Oramo

Orchestra / Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Work 8

Work Title: Finlandia, Op. 26

Excerpt(s): 1. Finlandia, Op. 26

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1899 Revised 1900

Conductor: Sakari Oramo

Orchestra / Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Work 9

Work Title: Karelia Suite, Op. 11

Excerpt(s): 1. No. 1, Intermezzo
2. No. 2, Ballade
3. No. 3, Alla marcia

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1893

Conductor: Sakari Oramo

Orchestra / Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Work 10

Work Title: Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49

Excerpt(s): 1. Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1906

Conductor: Sakari Oramo

Orchestra / Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Work 11

Work Title: (The) Bard, Op. 64

Excerpt(s): 1. (The) Bard, Op. 64

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1913 rev 1914

Conductor: Sakari Oramo

Orchestra / Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Work 12

Work Title: Tapiola, Op. 112

Excerpt(s): 1. Tapiola, Op. 112

Composer: Jean (Julius Christian) Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1926

Conductor: Sakari Oramo

Orchestra / Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

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