In our exploration of the seven Sibelius symphonies, the Symphony No. 4 is the darkest and most turbulent. Sibelius had broken away from his romantic mood and let dark thoughts pervade this work.

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Sibelius: Symphony No.4 in A minor, Op.64 - 35' Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.18 - 38' Conductor: Kenneth Woods Piano: Freddy Kempf These two iconic masterpieces were both written ...

4 ICYMI: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Premiere Two contemporary compositions provided the framework for the haunting, ebullient Symphony No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 82 by iconic Finnish composer ...

Sibelius took three attempts at his 50th birthday symphony, finishing it in 1919. Classic FM's favourite recording of the piece was made in the swinging sixties. Jean Sibelius composed his Fifth ...

If one work could be said to characterize Jean Sibelius' mature style, it is the Fifth Symphony. The first movement grows organically, from nebulous beginnings and the majestic emergence of a theme of ...

From an ‘orgasmic’ accelerando to that utterly glorious swan theme, these are the greatest moments in one of Sibelius’ most unusual works – according to Estonian maestro Paavo Järvi. “It’s an odd ...

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