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In Reply to: Try some of his choral works posted by John C. - Aussie on April 9, 2005 at 13:23:07:

John-
Soundwise (not performance), which symphony set do you prefer? I'd like to invest in a complete set, but don't want to get burned with screechy CD's or other major problems.
Thanks. Appreciated.
FR

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Re: Recommendation? - John C. - Aussie 11:54:13 04/12/05 (3)
Hi FR
Apologies for the delay in replying but I have been away for a couple of days (and I see I missed some virilant activity!!). From memory, the Colin Davis Philips set is my preference but do not take that as the last word. I'll find time later today to do a serious comparison and let you know.
John

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- Thank you John. nt - free.ranger 12:31:50 04/12/05 (2)
  - It is really impossible to choose - John C. - Aussie 23:34:16 04/12/05 (0)
    I listened to the Sibelius Symphony no 3 in both sets.
    As soon as the Davis version (recorded 1975 & reissued on Philips 446-160-2) came through the speakers the goose bumps were generated. Ahah, yes this is the version.
    But then, when listening to the Jarvi interpretation (digitally recorded 1983 on BIS 622/624) the thrilling, dark sombre Sibelius music was just as beautiful and entrancing.
    I could live happily on a desert Is with either interpretation and I guess Chuck has some other versions he commends.
    I had the Davis set first and it took me awhile to track down a Jarvi set and eventually settled for one used through Amazon, bought after recommendations on this Board some time ago.
    My wife and I toured some of Finland last year and it was fascinating to travel through the beautiful lakeland that was the inspiration for much of Sibelius's music. The Finns have every reason for pride in this composer and have erected an interesting monument in his honour. My wife was particularly inspired as, although American by birth, all her grandparents were 100% Finnish blood, settled in Minnesota.
    Enough trivia and diversion.
    John
    
    Interesting times
  - Not to substitute for John, but are you asking about ..... - Chuck Y 13:19:25 04/12/05 (0)
    just the Davis and the Jarvi set's or are you asking of all the available sets?

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