Sir John Barbirolli's electrifying interpretations of the works of Jean Sibelius have inspired audiences all over the world. In a letter to Barbirolli, Sibelius declared himself to be a 'devoted admirer' of the conductor, adding that he was always happy to know that his compositions were in Barbirolli's 'masterful hands'. This collection features, among other works, the complete symphonies - including Barbirolli's specialty, No. 2 -, the incidental music of PellÃ©as et MÃ©lisande and that great instrumental song of nationalism Finlandia.

Tracklist:

Finlandia, Op. 26
Karelia Suite, Op. 11: I. Intermezzo
Karelia Suite, Op. 11: II. Ballade
Karelia Suite, Op. 11: III. Alla Marcia
Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49
2 Pieces from Kuolema, Op. 44: No. 1, Valse Triste
LemminkÃ¤inen Suite, Op. 22 "Legends of the Kalevala": No. 4, LemminkÃ¤inen's Return
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: I. Allegretto
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: II. Tempo Andante, Ma Rubato
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: III. Vivacissimo
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: IV. Finale. Allegro Moderato
LemminkÃ¤inen Suite, Op. 22 "Legends of the Kalevala": No. 2, the Swan of Tuonela
Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 82: I. Tempo Molto Moderato - Allegro Moderato - Presto
Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 82: II. Andante Mosso, Quasi Allegretto
Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 82: III. Allegro Molto - Un Pocchettino Largamente
Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105: I. Adagio
Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105: II. Un Pocchettino Meno Adagio - Vivacissimo - Adagio
Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105: III. Allegro Molto Moderato
Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105: IV. Vivace - Presto - Adagio
Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39: I. Andante Ma Non Troppo - Allegro Energico
Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39: II. Andante, Ma Non Troppo Lento
Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39: III. Scherzo. Allegro
Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39: IV. Finale, Quasi Una Fantasia. Andante - Allegro Molto
Symphony No. 4 in a Minor, Op. 63: I. Tempo Molto Moderato, Quasi Adagio
Symphony No. 4 in a Minor, Op. 63: II. Allegro Molto Vivace
Symphony No. 4 in a Minor, Op. 63: III. Il Tempo Largo
Symphony No. 4 in a Minor, Op. 63: IV. Allegro
Rakastava, Op. 14: I. the Lover
Rakastava, Op. 14: II. the Way of the Lover
Rakastava, Op. 14: III. Good Night My Beloved... Farewell
Romance in C Major, Op. 42
ScÃ¨nes Historiques I, Op. 25: No. 1, All'overtura
ScÃ¨nes Historiques I, Op. 25: No. 2, Scena
ScÃ¨nes Historiques II, Op. 66: No. 1, the Hunt
Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Op. 52: I. Allegro Moderato
Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Op. 52: II. Andantino Con Moto, Quasi Allegretto
Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Op. 52: III. Moderato - Allegro, Ma Non Tanto
Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104: I. Allegro Molto Moderato
Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104: II. Allegro Moderato
Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104: III. Poco Vivace
Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104: IV. Allegro Molto

UPC: 5021732977342
Label: Warner Classics
Release Date: 4.3.26
Format: CD

Sir Barbirolli John / Halle Orchestra - Sibelius: Complete Symphonies & Orchestral Works (CD)