Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 6 and 7 / 'The Tempest' Suite No. 2
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Composer: Jean SibeliusConductor: Petri Sakari
Orchestra: Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2000-11-21
Music Label: Naxos
Soundtracks:
- Sym No.6 in d, Op.104: Allegro Molto Moderato
- Sym No.6 in d, Op.104: Allegretto Moderato
- Sym No.6 in d, Op.104: Poco Vivace
- Sym No.6 in d, Op.104: Allegro Molto
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Chorus Of The Winds
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Intermezzo
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Dance Of The Nymphs
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Prospero
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Song I & II
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Miranda
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': The Naiads
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Dance Episode
- Sym No.7 in C, Op.105
Free Music Notes for Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 6 and 7 / 'The Tempest' Suite No. 2
Free Music Review: The best of Sakari's Sibelius Symphony cycle on Naxos
Hit: 5 Stars
As far as I'm concerned, Petri Sakari's cycle of Sibelius symphonies on Naxos is, for the most part, a very "middle of the road" affair in terms of interpretation. Sakari's Icelandic forces are by no means without their merits; quite to the contrary; this is a very good orchestra. What is lacking in Sakari's Sibelius symphonies is that something extra to make them stand out against the formidable competition that is available at a budget price or otherwise.
Remember, I said MOST of Sakari's Sibelius symphonies lack that extra ounce of specialness. This disc is the exception. A BIG exception.
This recording is simply ravashing. Both the 6th and 7th symphonies are performed with such freshness and sensitivity that it makes me wonder what prevented Sakari from working the same magic on the other discs. Within both symphonies, there is a forward momentum that seems to be lacking in most recordings of these works (why does everyone have to take them so slowly?) that makes these an edge-of-your-seat experience. The 6th especially is performed with a rare passion that makes what is Sibelius's most elusive symphony an exciting listen as opposed to a simply satisfying one.
And let's not forget Sakari's brilliant Suite No. 2 from THE TEMPEST. Again, there is a certain excitment here that seems to be lacking in other recordings of this rare piece.
Anyone who is a skeptic when it comes to "late Sibelius" should acquire this disc without delay. Of course, anyone who already loves these works should not hesitate in adding these recordings to their collection. As far as Sakari's Sibelius goes, thos one's a real "diamond in the rough."
Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 6 and 7 / 'The Tempest' Suite No. 2 Poster
Once again, Naxos scores big with this collection of two of Jean Sibelius's greatest symphonies, the 6th and the 7th. Maestro Petri Sakari's predilection is to take the 6th at a somewhat accelerated pace, especially in the first and the third movements, injecting an unexpectedly playful element to the music. It's almost as if Sakari is intentionally recalling some of the same playful elements in the 5th Symphony and holding them over into the 6th. Symphony No. 7, however, is more moderated in its pacing, keeping with the standard performance tempos most conductors, living and dead, have imposed. Between the two symphonies is the second suite from The Tempest, which provides an upbeat segue to the more meditative 7th Symphony that follows. All in all, another fine release from Naxos. --Paul CookClassical Music CDs
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