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Short notes on Sibelius Seven Symphonies

For those interested in Sibelius Symphonies, there are 3 that i consider worth consideration. Kurt Sanderling/Berlin Sym. Orch. ( can be had for $15!! on a new budget label, i paid $40 on Berlin Classics). Sir John Barbirolli/Halle Orch.(his second recording cycle 1966-1970, EMI 724356729926) Leif Segerstam/Danish Radio Sym. Orch. On Sym #1 there is one i would highly recommend (my favorite), Stokowski/National Phil.Orch (Sony label #7464632602. On Sibelius' op.7 Kullervo, Segerstam does a truly spectactular performance. In a few days i'll have the new recording by P. Jarvi/Royal Stockholm P.O., and will post a note.
tweekerman

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gregm
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Hi Tweeker, I'm interested in yr appraisal of Jarvi/Stockholm. My reference is Barbirolli/Halle for all symphonies & I second your commendation of Segerstam/Danish RSO. Indeed, in certain passages I prefer Segerstam to Barbirolli.
BTW, Segerstam is also a composer -- you might want to try some of his later works!
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