Karajan's powerful Sibelius collection depicts the depths of Scandinavia with refined sound images.
The Berlin Philharmonic's beautiful symmetry and rich string sound create a Nordic atmosphere, and this is a collection of excellent performances of Sibelius's masterpieces, from the magnificent "Finlandia" to the mysterious "Swan of Tuonela," all brought together with a low-key sound.
The recording begins with "Finlandia," where the deep, earth-shaking bass strings gently shake the ground, and the Berlin Philharmonic's well-balanced sound propels the piece forward. The brilliance of the brass and the expansiveness of the strings blend naturally, creating a captivating flow that builds to a magnificent climax. In the following "Swan of Tuonela," Gerhard Stempnik's English horn plays a deeply nuanced melody, enveloping the entire piece in a quiet mysticism. The faint melancholy of the "Die Tristes Waltz" is also striking, and the final "Tapiola" features a forest-like atmosphere, where wildness and transparency intertwine. This album allows you to experience Sibelius's solitary worldview with the smooth shaping that is unique to Karajan.
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Andante Sostenuto
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Allegro Moderato
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Allegro
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The Swan Of Tuonela, Op.22 No.3
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Valse Triste Op.44
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Allegro
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Allegro Moderato
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Allegro
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Allegro Moderato
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Orchestra - Berliner Philharmoniker
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Conductor - Herbert von Karajan
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Composed By - Jean Sibelius
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Producer - Günther Breest
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Edited By - Reinhild Schmidt
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Recording Supervisor - Michel Glotz
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Engineer - Günter Hermanns
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Sleeve Notes - 藤田由之
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Photography By - H. Wolter
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Photography By - K. Strindberg
