Berglund's definitive interpretation of Sibelius's late works
This is a collection of performances of Symphonies Nos. 5 to 7 and major symphonic poems with the Helsinki Philharmonic, and it vividly depicts the concentrated architectural beauty and Nordic light and dark that are characteristic of Sibelius in his later years.
This album includes Sibelius's 5th, 6th, and 7th Symphonies, emblematic of his later style, as well as key symphonic poems such as "Orcheñides," "Finlandia," and "Tapiola," allowing for a precise tracing of the composer's creative journey. Paavo Berglund is known as the conductor who recorded three complete symphonies, and his recordings with the Helsinki Philharmonic are notable for their taut approach, clearly showing the structure of the music. The single-movement 7th Symphony and the tense "Tapiola" are particularly impressive, and this collection consistently exudes Scandinavian strength and clarity.
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14 TRACKS:
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1-1)
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I: Tempo Molto Moderato - Allegro Moderato
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1-2)
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II: Andante Mosso, Quasi Allegretto
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1-3)
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III: Allegro Molto - Un Pochettino Largamente
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1-4)
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I: Allegro Molto Moderato
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1-5)
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II: Allegro Moderato
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1-6)
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III: Poco Vivace
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1-7)
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IV: Allegro Molto
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2-1)
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I: Adagio
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2-2)
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II: Un Pochettino Meno Adagio
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2-3)
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III: Poco Rallentando Al Adagio
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2-4)
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IV. Presto - Poco A Poco Rallentando Al Adagio
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2-5)
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The Oceanides, Op.73
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2-6)
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Finlandia, Op.26
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2-7)
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Tapiola, Op.112
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Orchestra - Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
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Composed By - Jean Sibelius
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Conductor - Paavo Berglund
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Producer, Engineer [Balance] - Brian B. Culverhouse
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Liner Notes - Julian Haylock
