MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1-7
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JEAN SIBELIUS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1-7
Orchestre de Paris, Paavo Järvi
[ Sony / RCA Red Seal / 3 CD Box Set ]
Release Date: Sunday 10 February 2019
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Internationally acclaimed and Grammy winning conductor Paavo Järvi directs one of the worlds finest orchestra's, the Orchestre de Paris, in this outstanding collection of all seven of Sibelius' symphonies. As the music director of Orchestre de Paris (2019-2016), he has performed several works by Sibelius including the seven symphonies. In 2015, he was presented with the Sibelius medal by the Finnish Ambassador to France, Risto Piipponen, for his remarka-ble work in promoting the music of Sibelius throughout France. Sibelius: Complete Symphonies will be the first ever recording of Sibelius' complete symphonies by a French orchestra. Jean Sibelius (1865 - 1957) is recognised as one of the greatest composers of the late Romantic periods. He is the most noted composer of Finland, and his seven symphonies are regularly performed and recorded both in his home country and worldwide.
"From the clarinet solo that opens No 1 to the unforgettable C major scale launching No 7, intensity and idiomatic intelligence abound. No 7 is magnificent, and aptly follows No 6 (they're related) in this achronological sequence. The mutation of No 5's first movement into a scherzo is effortless." Sunday Times
"the sound of the full ensemble itself, well recorded, remains distinct and impressive. In some of these masterpieces' most important pages, you can {hear) the thrilling sound Järvi gets from his orchestra in the moment." Gramophone
"The cycle of seven symphonies that Jean Sibelius left us is one of the wonders of art. Those devoted to the composer will no doubt be curious as to how a French orchestra under an Estonian conductor will sound in their favourite music. I can only encourage them to try. The orchestra plays magnificently and makes a glorious sound. A little Gallic timbre is evident from time to time, from the French-sounding bassoons, for example, and to which Järvi is keen to give some prominence. Otherwise, I have found these performances deeply satisfying and feel confident that most others will find likewise." MusicWeb Recording of the Month June 2019
Tracks:
Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39
Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 82
Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 52
Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104
Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 105
