Sibelius: Complete Symphonies & Orchestral Works [SACD]

Sir John Barbirolli/Halle Orchestra - Sibelius: Complete Symphonies & Orchestral Works [SACD]

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 specialty, No. 2 -, the incidental music of Pelléas et Mélisande and that great instrumental song of nationalism Finlandia.

 
Tracks
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