SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 - Karelia Suite - Swan of Tuonela
Label: Regis Records
Format: CD
Categories: Orchestral Music
Budget Periods: 20th Century
Composers: Jean Sibelius
Directors: Sir Charles Mackerras
Performers: Christine Pendrill, London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Available: 8
Price: $8.99
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
Swan of Tuonela, Op. 22. No. 3
*Karelia Suite, Op. 11
London Symphony Orchestra
*Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Sir Charles Mackerras - director
Christine Pendrill - Cor angais solo
| Track Listing | Time | MP3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony No. 2 in D major | |||
| 1 | Allegretto | 9:24 | |
| 2 | Tempo andante, ma rubato | 13:50 |  |
| 3 | Vivacissimo | 5:52 | |
| 4 | Allegro moderato | 13:32 | |
| 5 | Swan of Tuonela | 9:47 | |
| Karelia Suite | |||
| 6 | Intermezzo | 3:42 | |
| 7 | Ballade | 7:16 | |
| 8 | Alla marcia | 4:22 | |
Eminently well-judged account of the 2nd symphony...no lack of tenderness and he shapes phrases with sensitivity...fill-up too, no lack of atmosphere.
Penguin Guide
Avery good and eminently recommendable account of Sibelius's Second Symphony...good, well chosen tempos and no want of tenderness at the Andante sostenuto theme...Mackerras holds the structure together and the finale is dignified and not overblown...The recording...bright and clean with plenty of presence, the orchestral tecture fits well, and the balance very realistic and natural.
Gramophone