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Jean Sibelius (1865-1958) was one of the greatest symphonists of the 20th century and his music is as popular today as it was when he died over 50 years ago. This set contains the final four of Sibelius's seven symphonies, written between the years 1911 and 1924. Although he lived for almost another 30 years Sibelius wrote nothing after 1929. It is reputed that he wrote an Eighth Symphony but this is believed to have been destroyed by the composer.
Symphony No. 4 in A minor Op. 63 (1985 Digital Remaster): I. Tempo molto moderato, quasi adagio
Symphony No. 4 in A minor Op. 63 (1985 Digital Remaster): II. Allegro molto vivace
Symphony No. 4 in A minor Op. 63 (1985 Digital Remaster): III. Il tempo largo
Symphony No. 4 in A minor Op. 63 (1985 Digital Remaster): IV. Allegro
Symphony No. 5 in E flat Op. 82: I. Tempo molto moderato - Allegro moderato - Presto
Symphony No. 5 in E flat Op. 82: II. Andante mosso, quasi allegretto
Symphony No. 5 in E flat Op. 82: III. Allegro molto - Un pochettino largamente
Symphony No. 6 in D minor Op. 104: I. Allegro molto moderato
Symphony No. 6 in D minor Op. 104: II. Allegretto moderato
Symphony No. 6 in D minor Op. 104: III. Poco vivace
Symphony No. 6 in D minor Op. 104: IV. Allegro molto
Symphony No. 7 in C Op. 105: Adagio
Symphony No. 7 in C Op. 105: Un pochettino meno adagio
Symphony No. 7 in C Op. 105: Poco rallentando al adagio
Symphony No. 7 in C Op. 105: Presto - Poco a poco rallentando al adagio
Tapiola Op. 112 (2002 Digital Remaster)
May 2011
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“A mixed Sibelius bag from Karajan: a portentous No. 4, a graceful and purposeful No. 6, and Tapiola of elemental power. Rattle conducts a vividly dramatic No. 5, Berglund a fine, no-nonsense No. 7.”
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Symphony No. 4 in A minor Op. 63 (1985 Digital Remaster): I. Tempo molto moderato, quasi adagio
