Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7, The Tempest concludes the complete Sibelius symphonies performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra under Santtu-Matias Rouvali.
This series has already won numerous awards around the world and reaches its climax here with two of Sibelius’ greatest symphonies. Andrew Mellor writes in his introductory text that "we hear music carried by forms of gravitational energy reminiscent of those that govern the course of a river".
Rouvali has also chosen to record eight extracts from Sibelius’ incidental music for Shakespeare’s The Tempest. First performed in March 1926, it is one of Sibelius's final orchestral works and is certainly his most fascinating composition for the theatre.
Santtu-Matias Rouvali, ConductorGothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Tracklist
Total time: 01:06:21
1.
Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Op. 104: I. Allegro molto moderato - Poco tranquillo
09:19
2.
Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Op. 104: II. Allegretto moderato - Poco con moto - Poco a poco meno piano
07:01
3.
Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Op. 104: III. Poco vivace
03:44
4.
Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Op. 104: IV. Allegro molto - Allegro assai - Doppio più lento
10:22
5.
Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105
21:09
6.
The Tempest, Op. 109: Chor der Winde. Largamente assai
03:22
7.
The Tempest, Op. 109: Intermezzo. Andante con moto
02:03
8.
The Tempest, Op. 109: Tanz der Nymphen. Allegretto grazioso
02:08
9.
The Tempest, Op. 109: Prospero. Largo
01:51
10.
The Tempest, Op. 109: Lied I. Allegretto moderato
00:59
11.
The Tempest, Op. 109: Lied II. Un poco con moto
00:56
12.
The Tempest, Op. 109: Miranda. Allegretto
01:52
13.
The Tempest, Op. 109: Die Najaden. Poco con moto
01:35
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This is an absolutely wonderful recording. Amazing soundstage with smooth transitions throughout. Beautiful work of art and I highly recommend for any music lover.
Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7, The Tempest concludes the complete Sibelius symphonies performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra under Santtu-Matias Rouvali.
This series has already won numerous awards around the world and reaches its climax here with two of Sibelius’ greatest symphonies. Andrew Mellor writes in his introductory text that "we hear music carried by forms of gravitational energy reminiscent of those that govern the course of a river".
Rouvali has also chosen to record eight extracts from Sibelius’ incidental music for Shakespeare’s The Tempest. First performed in March 1926, it is one of Sibelius's final orchestral works and is certainly his most fascinating composition for the theatre.
Santtu-Matias Rouvali, ConductorGothenburg Symphony Orchestra