Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3
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Composer: Jean SibeliusConductor: Osmo V?nsk?
Orchestra: Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2000-08-05
Music Label: Bis
Soundtracks:
- 1. Allegretto
- 2. Tempo Andante, ma rubato
- 3. Vivacissimo - attacca -
- 4. Finale. Allegro moderato
- 1. Allegro moderato
- 2. Andantino con moto, quasi allegretto
- 3. Moderato - Allegretto (ma non tanto)
Free Music Notes for Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3
Free Music Review: Fascinating
Hit: 4 Stars
The Third Symphony is given a great performance here. Tempos are slightly on the slow side, which Vanska uses to give a sense of spaciousness to the reading. The important solos, particularly the winds in the second movement, are beautifully turned, while the finale lacks the driven quality some other conductors ascribe to it. I am less pleased with Vanska's version of the Second Symphony. It is beautifully prepared and played at sensible tempos. The clarity of the string writing is especially well rendered. Nevertheless, this is a Romantic symphony, and at times the string section of the Lahti orchestra appears overwhelmed. I miss the big gestures a great international ensemble can bring to this piece, as in the 1957 Ormandy/Philadelphia and later Levine/Berlin versions. Nevertheless, on its own terms this is a quite an enjoyable performance. The sound engineering is up to BIS's highest standards in the Third, clear and full sounding, with superb dynamics. The Second is very well recorded, too, with just a touch of fuzziness in fortissimos. I think there are better Sibelius Seconds out there, but this definitely is a disc worth hearing.
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