Sibelius: Complete Symphonies - Symphonic Poems (CD)

SIBELIUS: COMPLETE SYMPHONIES - SYMPHONIC POEMS - SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI - Sir John Barbirolli's electrifying interpretations of the works of Jean Sibelius have inspired audiences all over the world. In a letter to Barbirolli, Sibelius declared himself to be a 'devoted admirer' of the conductor, adding that he was always happy to know that his compositions were in Barbirolli's 'masterful hands'. This collection features, among other works, the complete symphonies - including Barbirolli's speciality, No. 2 -, the incidental music of Pelléas et Mélisande and that great instrumental song of nationalism Finlandia. The recordings sound better than ever thanks to the new remastering done for the Barbirolli Edition. WARNER CLASSICS

Track List

1. Finlandia Op. 26
2. Karelia Suite Op. 11: I. Intermezzo
3. Karelia Suite Op. 11: II. Ballade
4. Karelia Suite Op. 11: III. Alla Marcia
5. Pohjola's Daughter Op. 49
6. 2 Pieces from Kuolema Op. 44: No. 1 Valse Triste
7. Lemminkäinen Suite Op. 22 Legends of the Kalevala: No. 4 Lemminkäinen's Return
8. Symphony No. 2 in D Major Op. 43: I. Allegretto
9. Symphony No. 2 in D Major Op. 43: II. Tempo Andante Ma Rubato
10. Symphony No. 2 in D Major Op. 43: III. Vivacissimo
11. Symphony No. 2 in D Major Op. 43: IV. Finale. Allegro Moderato
12. Lemminkäinen Suite Op. 22 Legends of the Kalevala: No. 2 the Swan of Tuonela
13. Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major Op. 82: I. Tempo Molto Moderato - Allegro Moderato - Presto
14. Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major Op. 82: II. Andante Mosso Quasi Allegretto
15. Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major Op. 82: III. Allegro Molto - Un Pocchettino Largamente
16. Symphony No. 7 in C Major Op. 105: I. Adagio
17. Symphony No. 7 in C Major Op. 105: II. Un Pocchettino Meno Adagio - Vivacissimo - Adagio
18. Symphony No. 7 in C Major Op. 105: III. Allegro Molto Moderato
19. Symphony No. 7 in C Major Op. 105: IV. Vivace - Presto - Adagio
20. Symphony No. 1 in E minor Op. 39: I. Andante Ma Non Troppo - Allegro Energico
21. Symphony No. 1 in E minor Op. 39: II. Andante Ma Non Troppo Lento
22. Symphony No. 1 in E minor Op. 39: III. Scherzo. Allegro
23. Symphony No. 1 in E minor Op. 39: IV. Finale Quasi Una Fantasia. Andante - Allegro Molto
24. Suite from Pelléas and Mélisande Op. 46: No. 1 at the Castle Gate
25. Suite from Pelléas and Mélisande Op. 46: No. 2 Mélisande
26. Suite from Pelléas and Mélisande Op. 46: No. 9 the Death of Mélisande
27. Symphony No. 4 in a Minor Op. 63: I. Tempo Molto Moderato Quasi Adagio
28. Symphony No. 4 in a Minor Op. 63: II. Allegro Molto Vivace
29. Symphony No. 4 in a Minor Op. 63: III. Il Tempo Largo
30. Symphony No. 4 in a Minor Op. 63: IV. Allegro
31. Rakastava Op. 14: I. the Lover
32. Rakastava Op. 14: II. the Way of the Lover
33. Rakastava Op. 14: III. Good Night My Beloved... Farewell
34. Romance in C Major Op. 42
35. Suite from Pelléas and Mélisande Op. 46: No. 7 Mélisande at the Spinning Wheel
36. Scènes Historiques I Op. 25: No. 1 All'overtura
37. Scènes Historiques I Op. 25: No. 2 Scena
38. Scènes Historiques II Op. 66: No. 1 the Hunt
39. Symphony No. 3 in C Major Op. 52: I. Allegro Moderato
40. Symphony No. 3 in C Major Op. 52: II. Andantino Con Moto Quasi Allegretto
41. Symphony No. 3 in C Major Op. 52: III. Moderato - Allegro Ma Non Tanto
42. Symphony No. 6 in D minor Op. 104: I. Allegro Molto Moderato
43. Symphony No. 6 in D minor Op. 104: II. Allegro Moderato
44. Symphony No. 6 in D minor Op. 104: III. Poco Vivace
45. Symphony No. 6 in D minor Op. 104: IV. Allegro Molto