John Barbirolli - Sibelius: 7 Symphonies & Orchestral Works (1966-1970) [2018 5×SACD Definition Serie]

A collection of five Sibelius recordings with Halle Orchestra for the former EMI label in his later years, which formed the core of Barbirolli's repertoire alongside Mahler. Some songs are the world's first SACD. A sound source that represents Barbirolli & Halle Tube in the last years, and a masterpiece that boasts an overwhelming presence among all Sibelius recordings, will be revived as a 2018 reprint. The jacket photo of the BOX and each board that is stored adopts the original jacket design that was first published in the UK.

Barbirolli's Sibelius recordings have been numerous since the monaural era. Sibelius's music was understood early on in the UK and Northern Europe, and DECCA's Anthony Collins version and the Yale Link version of the complete symphonies were standard in the monaural era. Barbirolli began recording the complete works in stereo from No. 2 in 1966, and completed the complete works over four years until No. 6 about two months before his death (this recording is the only complete symphony). ), it became widely regarded as the standard of Sibelius recordings. It is well known that Mr. Makoto Moroi wrote that ``the Barbirolli board is regarded as the basis of Sibelius performance'', but even in 2018, when there are many recordings by conductors in his home country, Sibelius performance It continues to be supported as one of the ultimate figures.

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Tracks:



1. Symphony No. 1 in E minor Op. 39
2. Symphony No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 6

Recorded: 28-30 Dec., 1966 & 28,30 May 1969, Kingsway Hall, London



3. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
4. The Lemminkäinen Suite - The Swan of Tuonela Op.22
5. Pelléas et Mélisande Op.46 (suite) 4 pieces

Recorded: 25 & 26 July, 1966(3), Kingsway Hall, London,
23 & 24 Jan.,1966(4), 13 & 14 July 1967(5), No.1 Studio, Abbey Road, London



6. Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 52
7. Symphony No. 6 in D Minor, Op. 104

Recorded: 27 & 28 May 1969 (6), 21 & 22 May 1970 (7), Kingsway Hall, London



8. Symphony No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 82
9. Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 105
10. Rakastava (The Lover), Op. 14
11. Ramance In C Major, Op. 42

Recorded: 26 & 27(8), 27 & 28(9) July 1966 (4), 4 & 5 (10,11) August, 1966, Kingsway Hall, London



12. Symphonic Poem "Finlandia" Op.26
13. Karelian Suite Op.11
14. The Tone Poem "Pohjola's Daughter" Op.49
15. Valse Triste, Op. 44, No. 1
16. Lemminkäinen's Homecoming ~ From "Lemminkäinen" Suite Op.22
17. Suite "Scènes Historiques" No.1 Op.25 & No.2 Op.66 3 pieces

Recorded: 23,24 Jan., 1966(12-16), No.1 Studio,Abbey Road,London,
4 August 1969(17), Kingsway Hall, London

Personnel:

Halle Orchestra
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor)