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Notes and Editorial Reviews
These are glamorous, big-city readings, far removed from the granite-faced objectivity proffered by most recorded Sibelians. But it’s all tremendously exciting – and if Bernstein nears emotional saturation more than once, particularly in Symphonies Nos. 1 [and] 2..., the coursing adrenalin in these accounts is irresistible. The New Yorkers are on top form throughout... Despite remastering, some of the fizz and glare that goaded pre-digital CBS LP pressings still survives.
-- Michael Jameson, BBC Music Magazine
reviewing these performances previously reissued as part of Sony 87329
These are glamorous, big-city readings, far removed from the granite-faced objectivity proffered by most recorded Sibelians. But it’s all tremendously exciting – and if Bernstein nears emotional saturation more than once, particularly in Symphonies Nos. 1 [and] 2..., the coursing adrenalin in these accounts is irresistible. The New Yorkers are on top form throughout... Despite remastering, some of the fizz and glare that goaded pre-digital CBS LP pressings still survives.
-- Michael Jameson, BBC Music Magazine
reviewing these performances previously reissued as part of Sony 87329
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Works on This Recording
1.
Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39 by Jean Sibelius
Conductor:
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New York Philharmonic
Period: Romantic
Written: 1899; Finland
Date of Recording: 03/14/1967
Venue: Avery Fisher Hall, New York City
Length: 36 Minutes 22 Secs.
2.
Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43 by Jean Sibelius
Conductor:
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New York Philharmonic
Period: Romantic
Written: 1901-1902; Finland
Date of Recording: 05/15/1966
Venue: Avery Fisher Hall, New York City
Length: 45 Minutes 12 Secs.
3.
Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52 by Jean Sibelius
Conductor:
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New York Philharmonic
Period: Romantic
Written: 1907; Finland
Date of Recording: 10/18/1965
Venue: Avery Fisher Hall, New York City
Length: 26 Minutes 18 Secs.
4.
Pohjola's daughter, Op. 49 by Jean Sibelius
Conductor:
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New York Philharmonic
Period: Romantic
Written: 1906; Finland
Date of Recording: 05/01/1964
Venue: Manhattan Center, New York City
Length: 12 Minutes 40 Secs.
5.
Luonnotar, Op. 70 by Jean Sibelius
Performer:
Phyllis Curtin (Soprano)
Conductor:
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New York Philharmonic
Period: Romantic
Written: ?1910; Finland
Date of Recording: 10/19/1965
Venue: Avery Fisher Hall, New York City
Length: 8 Minutes 8 Secs.
Language: Finnish
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