Great Performances - Sibelius
Label: DECCA Catalog: 4788589 Format: CD How were Sibelius' symphonies performed during the composer's lifetime? This 11CD set aims to answer the question by presenting some of the most legendary Sibelius recordings from the vaults of Decca’s Mono & early Stereo Catalogue. Featuring Jansen’s Karelia Suite, the Violin Concerto in D minor with Ricci & Fjeldstad, Eduard van Beinum’s Tapiola and Finlandia,Songs with Birgit Nilsson and Bertil Bokstedt, as well as Anthony Collins’ complete Sibelius cycle – one of the first collections of the symphonies performed by one orchestra and conductor. Booklet: A newly commissioned essay by Robert Layton + German translation Price: $74.98 |