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| Composer | Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Work type | Orchestral |
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LahtiEncounters: Sibelius & Rachmaninov
Sibelius, Rachmaninov
Sinfonia Lahti; Hannu Lintu; Olga Heikkilä; Mihails Čuļpajevs; Gabriel Kivivuori Sereno; Dominante
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Adès and the LSO compelling in Rautavaara and Sibelius
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Thomas Adès and the London Symphony Orchestra make the best possible case for SIbelius' lesser played symphonies, the Fourth and Sixth and Johan Dalene turns on the romanticism in Rautavaara.
Tragic Sibelius, sparkling Ravel from Saraste and Pittsburgh Symphony
Jukka-Pekka Saraste’s Pittsburgh program makes a strong impression in coloristic works from the early 20th century, while pianist Tom Borrow has a memorable debut.
Impressive ensemble from Kuchar and the Lviv National Philharmonic
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Gift-bearing Ukrainians offer up warmth, joy and passion at Cadogan Hall.
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Sibelius’ Third and Fourth Symphonies: an exploration
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Sibelius wrote to a friend: ‘after hearing my third symphony Rimsky-Korsakov shook his head and said: Why don’t you do it the usual way; you will see that the audience can neither follow nor understand this’. Such comments summarised much of the critical reaction to this symphony and also to the Fourth.