Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 & Karelia Suite

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Label: Retrospective Recordings
Catalog: RETR0003
Format: CD

London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson

Sibelius
Symphony No. 2 nin D Major, Op.43 / Karelia Suite, Op.11

The great Sibelian Sir Alexander Gibson conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in this attractive coupling of symphony No 2 and the popular Karelia Suite depicting scenes from Karelian history. The Second Symphony received its first performance in 1902 and soon became popular throughout Europe under the likes of Richter, Busoni and Toscanini.

Price: $13.98