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In Reply to: RE: An Outstanding Set of Sibelius Symphonies posted by krisjan on November 28, 2015 at 10:31:41
Thanks for bringing our attention to this set. I found the set on Classicsonlinehdll. Just listened to sym #1 and really enjoyed it. Will listen to #2 later this evening. The Barbirolli is still my reference for #2. The finally still brings tears to my eyes
Again, thank you
Alan
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Just finished listening to the 2nd symphony. This is one of my favorite symphonic works and I consider the final movement one of the truly great movements of any symphony. This performance is the worst I have ever heard. It conveys no emotion or passion, none what so ever. The final movement is a disaster. What should be a continuous build up to a thrilling finish goes no where. In fact in the final bars he almost brings the orchestra to a standstill robbing all the life out of this work. It is just the opposite of the Barbirolli. I will listen to the rest of this set but good not recommend this 2nd to anybody
Alan
I would have to agree that there seems to be a missing emotional 'hook' to the Okko Kamu/Lahti Sibelius set that just does not draw me in.OT RE: Sibelius
Listened to the Lemminkainen Suite above by Hannu Lintu and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and would be interested in their Sibelius 7 Symphonies if gets released on CD.
Available only as a DVD/Blu Ray now for about $100.
Link below:
Edits: 11/30/15 11/30/15 11/30/15 11/30/15
I have the Lintu on order from MDT. Currently on back-order :( Around $79 before shipping. Maybe it'll arrive in time for Christmas...
It must be the art. Trying turning it around while listening.
The Sibelius set I was referring to as being hard to fall in love with is the one recommended by the OP and pictured above.
Turning will not help. :-(
It is apparent that we see this symphony completely differently. I had Barbirolli in my collection but no more. To me it was all surface excitement with little understanding of the long view that Sibelius builds into the work. I much prefer Kamu. Such is music...
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