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Sibelius Edition - Barbirolli [Box set] [Original recording remastered]

~ Jean Sibelius (Composer), Sir John Barbirolli (Conductor), Hallé Orchestra (Orchestra)
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  • Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra
  • Conductor: Sir John Barbirolli
  • Composer: Jean Sibelius
  • Audio CD (21 Feb 2000)
  • SPARS Code: A-D
  • Number of Discs: 5
  • Format: Box set, Original recording remastered
  • Label: EMI
  • ASIN: B00003ZKRM
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 24,033 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Disc: 1
1. Finlandia: Sym Poem Op.26
2. Karelia Ste Op.11: 1. Intermezzo
3. Karelia Ste Op.11: 2. Ballade
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Disc: 2
1. Sym No.1 in e, Op.39: I. Andante, Ma Non Troppo - Allegro Energico
2. Sym No.1 in e, Op.39: II. Andante (Ma Non Troppo Lento)
3. Sym No.1 in e, Op.39: III. Scherzo (Allgro)
4. Sym No.1 in e, Op.39: IV. Finale: Quasi Una Fantasia (Andante - Allegro Molto)
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Disc: 3
1. Sym No.2 in D, Op.43: I. Allegretto
2. Sym No.2 in D, Op.43: II. Tempo Andante, Ma Rubato
3. Sym No.2 in D, Op.43: III. Vivacissimo
4. Sym No.2 in D, Op.43: IV. Finale (Allegro Moderato)
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Disc: 4
1. Sym No.5 in E Flat, Op.82: I. Tempo Molto Moderato - Allegro Moderato - Presto
2. Sym No.5 in E Flat, Op.82: II. Andante Mosso, Quasi Allegretto
3. Sym No.5 in E Flat, Op.82: III. Allegro Molto - Un Pochettino Largamente
4. Pelleas Et Melisande - Ste From The Incidental Music, Op.46: 1. At The Castle Gate
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Disc: 5
1. Scenes Historiques - Stes I & II: All' Overtura Op.25 No.1
2. Scenes Historiques - Stes I & II: The Hunt Op.66 No.1
3. Scenes Historiques - Stes I & II: Scena Op.25 No.2
4. Rakastava, Op.14: 1. The Lover
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On this CD:
  1. Finlandia
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  2. Karelia Suite
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  3. Pohjola's Daughter
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  4. Valse triste
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  5. Legends, 'Lemminkäinen Suite'
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  6. Symphony No. 1 in E minor
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  7. Symphony No. 2 in D
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  8. Symphony No. 3 in C
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  9. Symphony No. 4 in A minor
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  10. Symphony No. 5 in E flat
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  11. Symphony No. 6 in D minor
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  12. Symphony No. 7 in C
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  13. Pelleas and Melisande
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  14. Scènes historiques (Suite No. 1)
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  15. Scènes historiques (Suite No. 2)
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  16. Rakastava for strings
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  17. Romance for strings in C
    Composed by Jean Sibelius
    Performed by Hallé Orchestra
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Set Finally On CD, 16 Mar 2004
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To many Sibelians Sir John Barbirolli's 1960's cycle of the complete symphonies with the Halle Orchestra is one of the finest ever recorded. Unlike today's conductors who tend to take a "one size fits all" approach to these works,Sir John takes them on as individual works that should not all be played the same. Tempos for example may be broad in some works and brisk in others. Orchestral detail is also finally balanced. Many of Sibelius' subtle woodwind details that many drown out with the strings are here heard in their proper perspective. Foremost though is the sense of atmosphere and drama that is essential in making these symphonies work. Under Barbirolli they are never lacking. The orchestral works which fill out this generous set are equally well done.Although these recordings have been available by EMI's Japanese susidiary for over a decade this is the first release in the US and Europe of the complete recordings. It was a long time coming but it was well worth the wait!
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THE MASTER SYMPHONIST, 28 Sep 2001
What can I say? What can I add to the peaens of praise already written??

Except this: I too grew up with Barbirolli's Sibelius. I will never, ever forget 'getting into' the Fifth Symphony for the very first time. This recording could well be the definitive version of this 'granite slab' of music - the word 'symphony' is almost inadequate. It is breathless, rapt, invigorating...alive.

One loves Sibelius - emotionally - for those unmatched moments in his works when your pulse quickens and your heart almost stops beating: the closing bars of both the 1st and 3rd movements of the Fifth Symphony; the bars where, in the achingly personal slow movement of the icy Fourth Symphony, Sibelius finally allows the mournful main theme to thaw out, flow from its imprisonment in the woodwind and then swell out, into the full orchestra - but all too briefly; the breathless sense of rising anticipation that one hears during the busy recapitulation in the opening movement of the Third (said by Sibelius to represent fog rolling in from the English Channel); also the powerful, rousing, climactic ending to the Third's brassy finale; the whole of the sublime Sixth Symphony, which one loves as one loves a shy friend; and the opening of the Seventh, as well as the choral-like ending, with its rapt sense of otherworldiness, that carries its spirit into realms that are beyond mere music. Sibelius fans will know exactly what I mean.

The Seventh Symphony could well rate as the second-greatest musical work of the 20th century. First place: La Mer.

When it comes to Sibelius, Barbirolli is your only man. The Halle Orchestra is the 'instrument' he plays, with utter virtuosity.

A love affair with this composer, this conductor and this orchestra is one that age will never dim.

Vive Sibelius!

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful, moving, thrilling, gripping, unmissable., 8 Mar 2000
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It's impossible to praise this collection highly enough. Barbirolli's version of the 5th symphony is edge-of-the-seat stuff - particularly the last movement, which he takes more slowly than other conductors and builds the tension up to almost unbearable levels, with a glorious release in the final chords. I'd defy anyone to listen to this and not have their life changed - it's as stirring as that. The control is amazing. No orchestra ever delivered a pianissimo like the Halle under Glorious John. The re-mastering is superb. This symphony alone should stand as the Authorised Version - but the others are just as striking, moving, intelligent .... and 5 CD's at that price! Buy it. You won't regret it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sibelius set - Barbirolli/Halle
If you have no other set of Sibelius symphonies you should have this one. Performances/recordings are from LP originally and over a period of years, but they feel like a complete... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Lowe

5.0 out of 5 stars simply the Sibelius i return to over and over
There is something special about this set, it is really one to treasure. Everything is right about this release. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Yashkoo

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic!
Barbirolli's best recording of this work by a huge margin. Comparable with any other-good sound.for date.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Gareth Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars A revelation...
Those who have long associated Barbirolli with Elgar, Vaughan-Williams and Delius will get more than a surprise. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2007 by mike the wizard

5.0 out of 5 stars this was my most prized lp set
My memory of this recording is that Sir John took the tempi "broad and slow". There is a warmth in the playing that makes Sibelius a spiritual experience for me. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2000

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