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Sibelius Symphonies nos. 4 & 5

Sibelius Symphonies nos. 4 & 5

Ashkenazy / Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Label: Exton
Format: SACD
Barcode: 4526977002824
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Catalog number: OVCL 282
Releasedate: 29-01-10
Ashkenazy is one of those very few conductors who really seem to understand Sibelius' work so totally. The sound of his interpretations of the symphonies 4 & 5, have real grandeur but never become too heavy. There is always a sort of 'breathing' in it, so that the works are utterly human, vivid, and deeply emotional.

 
  • Sublime interpretations by Sibelius-specialist Ashkenazy (72 years this year) anf the Royal Stockholm Phil. of the Symphonies Nos.4 & 5 and Symphonic poem "Finlandia" 
  • Recorded (Session & Live) in 2007 in The Stockholm Concert Hall (Stockholms Konserthus)
  • Hybrid (CD SACD 2ch/5.0ch)
  • With this second recording of Sibelius' symphonies, Ashkenazy shows himself to be a true champion of this repertoire because of his knowledge of the composer and his love for this music!
  • Conducting forms the largest part of Ashkenazy's work for the last 20 years
Sublime interpretations by Sibelius-specialist Ashkenazy (72 years this year) and the Royal Stockholm Phil. of the Symphonies Nos.4 & 5 and Symphonic poem "Finlandia". Ashkenazy is one of those very few conductors who really seem to understand Sibelius' work so totally. The sound of his interpretations of the symphonies 4 & 5, have real grandeur but never become too heavy. There is always a sort of 'breathing' in it, so that the works are utterly human, vivid, and deeply emotional. 
Recorded (Session & Live) in 2007 in The Stockholm Concert Hall (Stockholms Konserthus)
Hybrid (CD SACD 2ch/5.0ch)
Conducting forms the largest part of Ashkenazy's work for the last 20 years