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Content: Jean Sibelius Artists: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra The Polytech Choir Leif Segerstam, conductor Genres: Orchestral Vocal Series: Critics' choices |
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Format: CD Released: March 2005 Catalogue No.: ODE 1040-2 EAN/UPC Code: 0761195104026 |
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Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49 | |
14:24 | |
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Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63 | |
37:50 | |
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| 2 | I. Tempo molto moderato, quasi adagio | 11:13 | ||||
| 3 | II. Allegro molto vivace | 4:54 | ||||
| 4 | III. Il tempo largo | 11:25 | ||||
| 5 | IV. Allegro | 10:17 | ||||
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Finlandia, Op. 26/7 (1899) | |
8:53 | |
These are essential, revelatory interpretations that no Sibelian worth his stripes can afford to miss.
David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com, May 2005, Disc of the Month
A highly remarkable completion of the Sibelius Symphonies' Cycle. Primarily the dramatic and deep passion takes effect in this incomparable interpretation. (...) You never hear such a differentiated sound. (...) You have never heard this work (Finlandia) performed rhythmically so sparkling and so accurate.
Tobias Pfleger, klassik.com, August 7, 2005, Recommended*****