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Vladimir Ashkenazy: 50 Years on Decca / Ashkenazy, Perlman, Harrell, Fistoulari, Solti, Kondrashin et al. [Limited Edition]

50 CD / Decca / 2013-04-02

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Concerto for Piano no 3 in D minor, Op. 30; Concerto for Piano no 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G minor, Op. 40...
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Ashkenazy, Vovka; Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Belkin, Boris; Brymer, Jack [Clarinet]; Cash, Teresa [Soprano Vocal]; Civil, Alan; Cohen, Franklin; Cooke, Terry; Corkhill...
Conductors: Kondrashin, Kirill; Fistoulari, Anatole; Maazel, Lorin; Segal, Uri; Zinman, David; Kertész, István; Previn, Andre; Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Barenboim, Daniel; Schmidt-Isserstedt, Hans; Solti, S...

Decca Classics releases Ashkenazy: 50 Years on Decca on April 2, 2013, a limited edition box-set comprised of 50 CDs to celebrate the labels remarkable...continue...

Sibelius: Complete Symphonies, Tone Poems / Paavo Berglund, Bournemouth SO

4 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-22

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Symphony ...
Conductors: Berglund, Paavo
Ensemble: ; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

EMI Classics releases an exclusive 4-CD collection honoring the career of Finnish conductor Paavo Berglund who died earlier this year at the age of 82....continue...

Sibelius: Finlandia; Symphony No. 2 / Kamu, Karajan, Berlin PO

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-07-24

Works: Jean Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Kuolema; The Swan of Tuonela, tone poem for orchestra (Lemminkäinen Suite no 3), Op. 22/3
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von; Kamu, , Okko
Ensemble: ; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

The stirring strains of Finlandia and Symphony No 2 eloquently voiced the mood of an emerging Finnish nation in the early 20th century....continue...

Sibelius: Complete Symphonies & Tone Poems / Colin Davis, Boston Symphony

5 CD / Decca / 2012-05-08

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Finlandia, Op. 26; Pohjola's daughter, Op. 49; Tapiola, Op. 112; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 7 in C major, Op. 105; Symphony no 3 in...
Performers: Accardo, Salvatore [Violin/Conductor]
Conductors: Davis, Colin
Ensemble: ; Boston Symphony Orchestra

Recorded in the mid-1970s with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, this classic cycle of symphonies and tone poems firmly established Sir Colin Davis's reputation as one...continue...
Recording information: All Saints Church, Tooting, London, England (03/1979); Symphony Hall, Boston (03/1979); All Saints Church, Tooting, London, England (04/1979); Symphony Hall, Boston (04/1979)....continue...

Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1-7; Finlandia; tone poems / Sakari Oramo

4 CD / Erato / 2012-04-24

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Finlandia, Op. 26; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 5 in E flat major...
Conductors: Oramo, Sakari
Ensemble: ; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Erato & Warner Classics proudly re-issues Sakari Oramo's critically acclaimed recordings of the complete Sibelius Symphonies with Tone Poems in a new 4-CD boxed set...continue...
Recording information: Birmingham Symphony Hall....continue...

Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 5 / Osmo Vanska

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2012-01-16

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82
Conductors: Vanska, Osmo
Ensemble: Minnesota Orchestra

It was with performances and recordings of the music of Jean Sibelius, his great compatriot, that the Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä first attracted the attention...continue...

Bernstein Symphony Edition

60 CD / Sony Classical / 2011-11-22

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony no 4 in B flat maj...
Performers: Annear, Gwenyth; Biggs, E. Power; Bressler, Charles; Bushkin, Isser; Chambers, James; Entremont, Philippe; Friend, Rodney [Violin]; Greitzer, Sol; Grist, Reri [Soprano Vocals]; Guldbaek, Ruth; Jones,...
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard

Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1-7 / Maurice Abravanel

3 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-10-11

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Symphony ...
Conductors: Abravanel, Maurice
Ensemble: Utah Symphony Orchestra

Coming off the great success of its Mahler Symphonies box set by Abravanel and the Utah Symphony, Musical Concepts presents the complete symphonies of Jean...continue...
Recording information: Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Utah (05/1977)....continue...

Bruckner, Sibelius, Nielsen / Gustavo Dudamel

3 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2011-09-13

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 9 in D minor, WAB 109; Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Carl Nielsen: Symphony no 5, Op. 50; Symphony no 4, Op. 29 "Inextinguishable"
Conductors: Dudamel, Gustavo
Ensemble: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Gustavo Dudamel catapulted to international prominence in a remarkably short time as a conducting talent and was named Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra's Music Director in 2006....continue...
Recording information: Konserthuset, Göteborg (Gothenburg), Sweden....continue...

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major; Karelia Suite; Finlandia / Mackerras

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-09-13

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Karelia Suite, Op. 11; Finlandia, Op. 26
Performers: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Sir Charles Mackerras was born in the United States of Australian parents. He studied in Sydney and Prague, and made his debut in opera at...continue...

Sibelius: Symphonies 2 & 5 Piano Transcriptions / Henri Sigfridsson

2 CD / Ondine / 2011-08-30

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82
Performers: Sigfridsson, Henri

This world premiere recording will appeal to both fans of piano transcriptions and of Sibelius's music. Finnish pianist Henri Sigfridsson, in his first solo album...continue...
Recording information: Järvenpää Hall, Finland....continue...

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2; Karelia Suite / Gibson

1 CD / Retrospective Revival / 2011-06-14

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Karelia Suite, Op. 11
Conductors: Gibson, Alexander, Sir

In a particularly welcome reissue, the great Sibelian Sir Alexander Gibson conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in an attractive coupling of the second symphony and...continue...

The Sibelius Edition, Vol. 12: Symphonies

5 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2011-05-04

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Symphony ...
Performers: Autio, Antti; Maenluoma, Eeva; Palli, Ilkka; Saarenpaa, Timo
Conductors: Vänskä, Osmo

The first chapter in the BIS Sibelius Edition contained some of the Finnish master's most celebrated works, his Tone Poems. In the ten volumes that...continue...

SIbelius: Symphony No. 2; Karelia Suite

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2011-04-26

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Karelia Suite, Op. 11
Conductors: Inkinen, Pietari
Ensemble: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

The Guardian has praised Pietari Inkinen as "a conductor of bold, sure-footed intelligence" and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra as "a fine, responsive unit." This...continue...
Recording information: Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, New Zealand....continue...

Sibelius: Complete Symphonies

4 CD / ABC Classics Import / 2010-08-10

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 7 in C major, Op. 105; Finlandia, Op. 26; Symphony no 5 in E flat majo...
Performers: Anthony, Adele
Conductors: Volmer, Arvo

Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 5, 7 / Weiner Philharmoniker, Bernstein [2 DVD]

2 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2010-05-25

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Symphony no 7 in C major, Op. 105
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

In the mid-1980s, Unitel began recording a complete cycle of Sibelius symphonies with Leonard Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic. Bernstein's death in 1990 unfortunately cut...continue...
Run Time: 166 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color
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Sibelius: Symphony No. 2; Tapiola et al / Ashkenazy

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-03-09

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Tapiola, Op. 112; Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22
Performers: Lemke, Andreas
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

The 2nd symphony, Sibelius' most popular, is featured in this third volume of the series. Together with orchestral gems 'Tapiola' and 'The Swan of Tuonela',...continue...
Recording information: The Stockholm Concert Hall (Stockhoms Konserthus) (2006-04-25_2006-04-29&2007-)....continue...

Sibelius: Symphonies 1, 2, 3 & 5 / Mariss Jansons, et al

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-10-20

Works: Jean Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26; Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Andante festivo for Strings and Timpani; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Kuolema; Symphony no 5...
Performers: Pedersen, Leif Arne
Conductors: Jansons, Mariss
Ensemble: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Sibelius: Symphonies no 1-7, Kullervo / Colin Davis, Monica Groop, Peter Mattei, London SO

4 CD / LSO Live (London SO) / 2009-10-13

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Symphony ...
Conductors: Davis, Colin

For the first time, Sir Colin Davis’ acclaimed LSO Live recordings of Sibelius’s symphonies appear together as a four disc set. Sibelius is one of...continue...
Recording information: Barbican, London....continue...

The Classic 100 Symphony

8 CD / ABC Classics Import / 2009-10-06

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World"; Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection"; Symphony no 5 in C-sharp minor; Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symph...
Performers: Fraser, Anna; Harada, Takashi; Kenny, Yvonne; Kimura, Kaori; Waters, Mel
Conductors: Kertész, István; Challender, Stuart; Thomas, Patrick; Verbitsky, Mikhail; Karajan, Herbert von; Stenz, Markus; Maazel, Lorin; Stanhope, David; Kleiber, Carlos; Porcelijn, David; Caetani, Ol...

Basil Cameron & Erich Leinsdorf conduct Sibelius Symphonies / London PO

1 CD / Dutton Laboratories / 2008-11-11

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Karelia Suite, Op. 11
Conductors: Cameron, Basil; Leinsdorf, Erich
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra

Celebrated conductors Basil Cameron and Erich Leinsdorf are heard here in two magnificent readings of Sibelius symphonies. Cameron's reading of the second symphony was admired...continue...

Franck: Psyché; Sibelius: Symphony no 2 / Ahronovitch, Cologne Gürzenich Orchestra

1 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2008-10-28

Works: César Franck: Psyché Suite, for orchestra; Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43
Conductors: Ahronovitch, Yuri

Historical Russian Archives: Yuri Temirkanov Edition

10 CD / Brilliant Classics Import / 2008-10-21

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet; Pathétique Symphony, Op. 74; Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 1 in F minor, Op. 10; Symphony no 5 in D minor, Op. 47; Symphony no 13 in B flat minor,...

Sibelius: The 7 Symphonies, etc / Kurt Sanderling, Berlin SO

4 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; En saga, Op. 9; Finlandia, Op. 26; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 5...

Sibelius: Symphonies 1 & 2 / Stokowski, NBC SO

1 CD / Cala Records / 2008-07-01

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43
Conductors: Stokowski, Leopold
Ensemble: Leopold Stokowski & His Symphony Orchestra; NBC Symphony Orchestra

Sibelius: Symphonies no 2 & 5 / Barbirolli, Hallé Orchestra, Royal PO

1 CD / Testament / 2008-06-10

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82
Conductors: Barbirolli, John

This recording brings together two inspired performances led by Sir John Barbirolli, beautifully remastered by Testament. Barbirolli's repertoire was wide, but the music of Jean...continue...

Karajan - Complete EMI Recordings 1946-84 Vol 1 - Orchestral Works

88 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-04-01

Works: Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus; An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful, Blue Danube), waltz for orchestra (with chorus ad li; Kaiserwaltzer Waltz, Op. 437; Perpetuum mobile, Op. 257 "...
Performers: Andre, Maurice; Blau, Andreas; Brain, Dennis [French Horn]; Braun, Manfred; Galway, James [Flute]; Gieseking, Walter; Höngen, Elisabeth; Hauptmann, Norbert; Helmis, Fritz; Hotter, Hans; James, C...
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von

The first volume of Karajan's complete catalog for EMI - 88 CDs of some of history's greatest orchestral recordings at a budget price....continue...

Sibelius: Symphonies no 1-7, etc / Simon Rattle

5 CD / EMI Classics / 2007-10-02

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Concerto for Violin in D minor, Op. 47; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony...
Performers: Kennedy, Nigel [Violin]
Conductors: Rattle, Simon, Sir
Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra

Rattle's Sibelius recordings are among the very best around and many of these performances have been singled out for individual critical praise, in many cases...continue...

Sibelius: Symphony no 2, etc / Davis, London SO

1 CD / LSO Live (London SO) / 2007-05-08

Works: Jean Sibelius: Pohjola's daughter, Op. 49; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43
Conductors: Davis, Colin
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

"This is an absolutely magnificent performance of the Second Symphony from first bar to last, reinforcing yet again the contention that live performances by great...continue...

Sibelius: Symphony no 2, etc / Davis, London SO

1 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (London SO) / 2007-05-08

Works: Jean Sibelius: Pohjola's daughter, Op. 49; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43
Conductors: Davis, Colin
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Gramophone Magazine
What Sir Colin Davis has to say about Sibelius's Second Symphony hasn't changed in substance since his first recording with the Boston Symphony, but...continue...

The Essential Sibelius

15 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2006-11-04

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; En saga, ...
Performers: Autio, Antti; Derwinger, Love; Ekblad, Stina; Forsberg, Bengt; Gräsbeck, Folke; Gribajcevic, Anna Kreetta; Groop, Monica; Häggander, Mari Anne; Hakala, Tommi; Hynninen, Jorma; Juntunen, Hel...
Conductors: Vänskä, Osmo; Järvi, Neeme; Hyökki, Matti; Riska, Astrid; Sund, Robert; Panula, Jorma;
Ensemble: Dominante Choir; Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; Helsinki University Chorus; Jubilate Choir; Lahti Boys' Choir; Lahti Symphony Orchestra; Orphei Drängar; Tempera String Quartet; YL Male Voice Cho...

Sibelius: Symphonies / Blomstedt, San Francisco Symphony

4 CD / Decca / 2006-07-04

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 7 in C major, Op. 105; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Tapiola, Op. 112; Kuolema; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 6 in D m...
Conductors: Blomstedt, Herbert
Ensemble: San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

"Blomstedt is faithful to the spirit (and mostly, the letter) of the score and the results that he and his players achieve are remarkably imposing....continue...

Sibelius: Symphonies no 2 & 5 / Saraste, Finnish Radio SO

1 CD / Apex / 2006-05-30

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82
Conductors: Saraste, Jukka-Pekka
Ensemble: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Sibelius: Symphony no 2 / Jansons, Royal Concertgebouw

1 Super Audio CD / RCO Live / 2006-05-09

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43
Conductors: Jansons, Mariss
Ensemble: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

"At a time when conductors of the highest class can be counted on one hand, Jansons unquestionably belongs in that elite." -The Guardian...continue...

Sibelius: Symphony no 2, etc / Mackerras, Pendrill, et al

1 CD / Regis Records / 2006-05-09

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22; Karelia Suite, Op. 11
Performers: Pendrill, Christine
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Koussevitzky (Box)

4 CD / Membran Import / 2006-04-27

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony no 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian"; Hector Berlioz: Harold in Italy for viola and orchestra, Op. 16; Franz Liszt: Episodes from Lenau's Faust, S 110; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikov...
Performers: Primrose, William
Conductors: Koussevitzky, Sergey

SIbelius: Symphony no 2, En Saga, Luonnotar / Davis, et al

1 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2006-03-21

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; En saga, Op. 9; Luonnotar, Op. 70
Performers: Selbig, Ute
Conductors: Davis, Colin
Ensemble: Dresden Staatskapelle

Gemini - Sibelius: Symphonies no 1-4 / Paavo Berglund

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2006-02-21

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63
Conductors: Berglund, Paavo
Ensemble: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

BBC Music Magazine
Very strong accounts from Berglund's second cycle, especially the vigorous First and gigantic Fourth...
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Sibelius: Symphonies 2 and 7 / Paavo Berglund, London PO

1 Super Audio CD / London Philharmonic Orchestra / 2005-11-15

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 7 in C major, Op. 105
Conductors: Berglund, Paavo
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra

Two memorable recent performances from the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Paavo Berglund form the next release on the Orchestras own CD label....continue...

Original Masters - George Szell

5 CD / Decca Import / 2005-08-09

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84; Felix Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, in E major Op. 21; A Midsummer Night's Dream; Pyotr Il'y...
Performers: Lehmayer, Walter; Lorengar, Pilar
Conductors: Szell, George
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

The legendary conductor George Szell's recordings, made for Decca and Philips, have been highly praise and sought-after by collectors for years, this set contains all...continue...

Sibelius: Symphony no 2, Finlandia / Levi, Cleveland Orch

1 CD / Telarc / 2004-08-24

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Finlandia, Op. 26
Conductors: Levi, Yoel
Ensemble: Cleveland Orchestra

"Great music, great sound - this is what a good CD is all about." - Audio...continue...

Jascha Horenstein - Broadcast Performances from Paris

9 CD / Music & Arts / 2004-08-01

Works: Maurice Ravel: Concerto for Piano in G major; Boléro; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony no 8 in F major, Op. 93; Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"; Symp...
Performers: Bobesco, Lola; Haas, Monique; Hoffgen, Marga [Contralto Vocals]; Lorengar, Pilar; Traxel, Josef; Wiener, Otto
Conductors: Horenstein, Jascha
Ensemble: ORTF National Orchestra

This compilation presents Horenstein conducting music which shows his unusual breadth of repertoire, music of composers whom we do not normally associate with him, but...continue...

Bernstein Collectors Edition - Sibelius, etc

3 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2004-05-11

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Symphony no 7 in C major, Op. 105; Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations; Benjamin ...
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra; Boston Symphony Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"...such is the electricity generated in this performance [of the First Symphony] that one is swept away along, or perhaps I should say galvanized, by...continue...

Sibelius: Symphony no 2 and no 7 / DePriest, Oregon Symphony

1 CD / Delos / 2004-01-01

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 7 in C major, Op. 105; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43
Conductors: DePreist, James
Ensemble: Oregon Symphony Orchestra

These two different yet connected symphonies make the perfect disc for listeners. Under the baton of Maestro DePreist, the emotive power and touching pathos of...continue...

Sibelius: The Symphonies, etc / Vladimir Ashkenazy, et al

5 CD / Universal Classics / 2003-10-14

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Finlandia, Op. 26; Karelia Suite, Op. 11; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Sympho...
Performers: Belkin, Boris; Söderström, Elisabeth
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir
Ensemble: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra

Vladimir Ashkenazy has been closely identified with the music of Sibelius for over twenty years. One of his first outstanding achievements as a conductor was...continue...

Trio - Sibelius: Complete Symphonies / Karajan, Kamu, et al

3 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2003-07-01

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony ...
Conductors: Kamu, , Okko; Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Karajan's legendary recordings of Sibelius' complete symphonies on three CDs. Complemented with recordings by Finnish Conductor Okko Kamu,a pupil of Karajan....continue...

The Absolute Sibelius - Violin Concerto, etc / Segerstam

1 CD / Ondine / 2003-03-06

Works: Jean Sibelius: Concerto for Violin in D minor, Op. 47; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43
Performers: Kuusisto, Pekka
Conductors: Segerstam, Leif
Ensemble: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Sibelius: Symphonies, Violin Concerto, etc / Maazel, Rachlin

5 CD / Sony Classical / 2002-11-19

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Symphony ...
Performers: Rachlin, Julian
Conductors: Maazel, Lorin
Ensemble: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Sibelius: Violin Concerto, Symphony no 2 / Barbirolli, Neveu

1 CD / Dutton Laboratories / 2002-09-01

Works: Jean Sibelius: Concerto for Violin in D minor, Op. 47; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43
Performers: Neveu, Ginette
Conductors: Susskind, Walter; Barbirolli, John

Gramophone Classical Music Guide
In Ginette Neveu's fêted account of Sibelius's Violin Concerto, the strength, passion and stamina of the solo playing is particularly admirable, though...continue...

Sibelius: Symphony no 2; Tubin / Paavo Järvi, Cincinnati SO

1 CD / Telarc / 2002-08-27

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Eduard Tubin: Symphony no 5 in B minor
Conductors: Paavo, Järvi
Ensemble: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

"An unusually effective coupling... All credit to Paavo Jarvi - these are gripping, deeply felt performances. His Sibelius Second is as fine as any that...continue...