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Sibelius: Symphonies Nos 1-7; Kullervo Colin Davis CD
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  • Artist: Colin Davis
  • Number of Discs: 4
  • UPC: 822231119128
  • Item Number: LSOL111912
  • Release date: 10/13/2009
  • 1. Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39, Andante, ma non troppo
  • 2. Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39, Andante (ma non troppo lento)
  • 3. Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39, Scherzo: Allegro
  • 4. Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39, Finale (Quasi una fantasia): Andante
  • 5. Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63, Tempo molto moderato, quasi adagio
  • 6. Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63, Allegro molto vivace
  • 7. Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63, Il tempo largo
  • 8. Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63, Allegro
  • 1. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43, Allegretto
  • 2. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43, Tempo andante, ma rubato
  • 3. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43, Vivacissimo
  • 4. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43, Finale: Allegro moderato
  • 5. Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 52, Allegro moderato
  • 6. Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 52, Andantino con moto, quasi allegretto
  • 7. Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 52, Moderato - Allegro (ma non tanto)
  • 1. Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 82, Tempo molto moderato; Allegro moderato
  • 2. Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 82, Andante mosso, quasi allegretto
  • 3. Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 82, Allegro molto
  • 4. Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104, Allegro molto moderato
  • 5. Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104, Allegro moderato
  • 6. Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104, Poco vivace
  • 7. Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104, Allegro molto
  • 8. Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 105
  • 1. Kullervo, symphonic poem for vocal soloists, male chorus & orchestra, Op. 7, Introduction (Allegro moderatl)
  • 2. Kullervo, symphonic poem for vocal soloists, male chorus & orchestra, Op. 7, Kullervo's Youth (Grave)
  • 3. Kullervo, symphonic poem for vocal soloists, male chorus & orchestra, Op. 7, Kullervo and his sister (Allegro vivace)
  • 4. Kullervo, symphonic poem for vocal soloists, male chorus & orchestra, Op. 7, Kullervo goes to battle (Alla marcia)
  • 5. Kullervo, symphonic poem for vocal soloists, male chorus & orchestra, Op. 7, Kullervo's death (Andante)
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Sibelius: Symphonies Nos 1-7; Kullervo by Colin Davis on CD


This four-disc set is Colin Davis' third recording of Sibelius' seven symphonies, and his second recording of the composer's early Kullervo symphony. He previously recorded the cycle in the '70s with the Boston Symphony for Philips, then in the '90s, plus Kullervo with the London Symphony for BMG. Less than a decade later, he recorded the whole cycle and Kullervo with the London Symphony for LSO Live. With this solid legacy, only the conductor's and composer's most hardcore fans are likely to be interested in this newest cycle. Davis' Boston cycle was first-rate in every way, with probing but thrilling conducting and sumptuous orchestral playing. His first LSO cycle was nearly as good, with more penetrating interpretations, if less viscerally exciting performances, and less sumptuous but more propulsive orchestral playing. This time, Davis has nothing especially new to say about the works. The central movements of the Third and Fifth symphonies are a bit more mysterious, and the closing movements of the Second and Sixth are a tad more monumental, but they are not in essence or execution all that different from his previous LSO cycle, and the remainder of the performances here could easily be mistaken for the earlier performances. While the London Symphony plays with its customary brilliance and LSO Live's digital sound is crisp and vivid, this cycle will likely be of interest only to listeners who have to hear everything Davis records. ~ James Leonard, Rovi
  • Artist: Colin Davis
  • Number of Discs: 4
  • UPC: 822231119128
  • Item Number: LSOL111912
  • Release date: 10/13/2009
  • Label: LSO Live
  • Genre: Classical
  • Album Time: 305:06

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  • Sibelius: Symphonies Nos 1-7; Kullervo Colin Davis CD
Sibelius: Symphonies Nos 1-7; Kullervo Colin Davis CD