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Sibelius: Symphonies Nos 5 & 6

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Sibelius was one of the most gifted and innovative symphonists who created music of astonishing beauty and luminosity. His Fifth Symphony is a breathtaking voyage that culminates in a resplendent finale, whilst the Symphony No 6 is more subtle, mysterious and refined to perfection.

Composer Sibelius
Conductor Sir Colin Davis
Performers London Symphony Orchestra

Symphony No. 5 in E-flat Major
1. I. Tempo molto moderato; Allegro moderato
2. II. Andante mosso, quasi allegretto
3. III. Allegro molto

Symphony No. 6 in D Minor
4. I. Allegro molto moderato
5. II. Allegro moderato
6. III. Poco vivace
7. IV. Allegro molto

Release date 1 September 2010
LSO0537 | 822231153726

Producer James Mallinson
Engineers Classic Sound Ltd (Symphony No 5) and Green Room Productions (Symphony No 6)
Recorded December 2003, Barbican, London
(Symphony No 5) and September 2002, Barbican, London (Symphony No 6)

DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
Notes in English / en français / auf Deutsch

CD/SACD - Compatible with all CD players

Available on streaming services

Reviews

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Disc of the Month 'Stunning ... Flawless committed playing of the LSO, but what's really remarkable is the sense of space that Davis brings to the music - you can hear every note in the orchestral texture.'

- Classic FM
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Top 5 Discs of the Month 'This LSO Live Sibelius/Davis series is turning out very well indeed. In the Fifth the sense of growth, of many facets all belonging to an organic whole, is outstanding ... [the Sixth Symphony] is an exemplary performance ... Strongly recommended.'

- BBC Music Magazine
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Classical CD of the Week '[Sir Colin Davis] brings a lifetime of wisdom to this ever-astonishing music ... Davis is a supreme interpreter of this work ... An outstanding disc, beautifully recorded.'

- The Sunday Times