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Post by ajski2fly on Jul 6, 2020 13:55:57 GMT
Having a rest from Rock Jean Sibelius, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Symphonie Nr. 4 • Der Schwan Von Tuonela Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 138 974 SLPM Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Country: Germany Released: Jun 1966 :format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-4165160-1493485922-7819.jpeg.jpg) |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 6, 2020 14:16:23 GMT
I love the artwork on those lps.
Reminds me I'm going to start a Sibelius thread!
I find the 4th possibly the most difficult of his symphonies to get into. The Swan however is just instantly beautiful.
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Post by ajski2fly on Jul 6, 2020 14:59:19 GMT
I love the artwork on those lps. Reminds me I'm going to start a Sibelius thread! I find the 4th possibly the most difficult of his symphonies to get into. The Swan however is just instantly beautiful. Yes I agree I find it a challenge, but not impossible. |
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Post by ajski2fly on Jul 6, 2020 15:04:26 GMT
Felt like a bit of a sing-song  No seriously if you like chant and have not heard this recording then dig it out, I think it won various awards when released. Abbess Hildegard Of Bingen* - Gothic Voices (2) With Emma Kirkby Directed By Christopher Page – A Feather On The Breath Of God (Sequences And Hymns By Abbess Hildegard Of Bingen) Label: Hyperion – A66039 Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo Country: UK & Europe Released: 1982 :format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-1593049-1294928484.jpeg.jpg) |
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Post by ajski2fly on Jul 6, 2020 15:31:53 GMT
A great recording this one, and some lovely music Liszt* - Bernard Haitink, London Philharmonic Orchestra* – Symphonic Poems "Prometheus", "Mephisto" Waltz No. 1, "Héroide Funèbre" Label: Philips – 6500 190 Format: Vinyl, LP :format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-4796384-1574607381-9590.jpeg.jpg) |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 6, 2020 15:42:52 GMT
I love the artwork on those lps. Reminds me I'm going to start a Sibelius thread! I find the 4th possibly the most difficult of his symphonies to get into. The Swan however is just instantly beautiful. Yes I agree I find it a challenge, but not impossible. I have been mildly traumatised by hearing Rattle and Berlin Phil murdering it twice!! Should have learnt my lesson after the first concert. |
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Post by John on Jul 6, 2020 15:59:56 GMT
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Post by John on Jul 6, 2020 16:22:22 GMT
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 6, 2020 16:30:44 GMT
The Rattler murders most things.
Sibelius 4th is his symphonic masterpiece. Followed imo by the 6th.
I don't find the 4th difficult, quite puzzled by why it should be. I guess it deals in subtler shades of emotion and it's not a rambunctious crowd pleaser like the 1st and 2nd.
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 6, 2020 18:11:48 GMT
It has never been a favourite of mine - I always enjoyed 1,2,5 & 7 the most but will revisit them all shortly and see if my opinion has changed. Maybe I'm just a shallow type!  |
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Post by ajski2fly on Jul 6, 2020 18:51:46 GMT
The Rattler murders most things. Sibelius 4th is his symphonic masterpiece. Followed imo by the 6th. I don't find the 4th difficult, quite puzzled by why it should be. I guess it deals in subtler shades of emotion and it's not a rambunctious crowd pleaser like the 1st and 2nd. I tend to agree with you, although I am only just discovering Sibelius, my father loved him but said he needed listening to. I will do some Qobuz any recommendations please? |
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 6, 2020 19:36:53 GMT
Sibelius 4 & 6,I'd recommend the recent release by Mark Elder and the Halle orchestra. Excellent performances and recording.
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 6, 2020 20:25:13 GMT
I would highly recommend seeking out collections of the Sibelius Tone Poems, which I got into before the symphonies; they are incredibly atmospheric and colourful.
I’m not on Qobuz but perhaps see if they have any Osmo Vanska recordings?
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 7, 2020 4:22:12 GMT
OMG. Osmo Vanska. Urgh. He makes Simon Rattle seem deeply emotionally involved in the music. Don't start me on Osmo Vanska. But yes, I agree, whilst avoiding Osmo Vanska, the tone poems are a good place to start with Sibelius. |
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Post by ajski2fly on Jul 7, 2020 5:16:14 GMT
Sibelius 4 & 6,I'd recommend the recent release by Mark Elder and the Halle orchestra. Excellent performances and recording. Thanks I will have a listen over the next few days |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 7, 2020 7:28:32 GMT
Urgh. He makes Simon Rattle seem deeply emotionally involved in the music. That did make me laugh, Jerry! |
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Post by ajski2fly on Jul 7, 2020 8:30:53 GMT
No Mark Elder for Sibelius 4th so went for this one by Alan Gilbert  |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 7, 2020 8:46:03 GMT
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Post by ajski2fly on Jul 7, 2020 8:48:50 GMT
I will listen to that version, I am quite enjoying the Alan Gilbert has quite a good feel and emotion, although I am new to the piece. |
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 7, 2020 12:44:08 GMT
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No seriously if you like chant and have not heard this recording then dig it out, I think it won various awards when released.
