Sibelius: Symphony No 2 & Pohjola's Daughter

Gramophone Magazine’s Disc of the Month
'Davis reminds us now just how great he is in Sibelius with a marvellous new recording of the Second Symphony ... the strength of this performance, where a patient (and all the more involving for that) build-up leads to a shattering finale. Davis loves Sibelius, and the orchestra clearly love playing for him. Listening to a Sibelius performance of this calibre, there's no other composer one would rather hear.'

'An absolutely magnificent performance of the Second Symphony from first bar to last, reinforcing yet again the contention that live performances by great orchestras and conductors often have the edge over multi-edited studio recordings.'
International Record Review

'There is so much about these performances that is ear-opening - or just plain magnificent.'
BBC Music Magazine

'The latest LSO Live CD shows the orchestra and the sound engineers in resplendent form ... This is monumental Sibelius.'
The Sunday Times

'[Davis] builds the first movement to a thrilling climax without over-dramatising it. The slow movement has even more expressive power, with superb brass playing.'
The Sunday Telegraph