The Snowshoed Sibelius

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Skogwald

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July 25, 2025, 05:17:41 AM
Quote from: Skogwald on July 11, 2025, 09:27:40 AMWhat are some REALLY good sounding Sibelius recordings? I would like to hear these perfet symphonies in perfect sound.

I might answer my own question here. Both Vänskä cycles sound fantastic, but I've been really loving how Segerstam/Helsinki sounds. Perfectly natural, clear but also contrasty!

Brian

#3461
July 31, 2025, 04:37:44 PM




Four-page booklet essay covering the conductor and, briefly, the music. Then - complete sung texts!

Madiel

#3462
August 01, 2025, 07:58:05 PM
Hmm. Fractionally tempting for the orchestral songs in particular, which I seem to remember are considered exceptionally good versions. Although they're probably all still available separately.
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Que

#3463
September 09, 2025, 10:46:00 AM
Quote from: Brian on July 31, 2025, 04:37:44 PM

Four-page booklet essay covering the conductor and, briefly, the music. Then - complete sung texts!

How high would this set be on your shortlist?  :)

relm1

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September 10, 2025, 05:30:51 AM
Question, what is the best recording of Kullervo?  I quite like Segerstam's but haven't heard many others.  Are there any must hears? 

Roasted Swan

#3465
September 10, 2025, 09:42:06 AM
Quote from: relm1 on September 10, 2025, 05:30:51 AMQuestion, what is the best recording of Kullervo?  I quite like Segerstam's but haven't heard many others.  Are there any must hears? 

My favourite is still the 1st Berglund/Bournemouth (1st love and all that perhaps......?). NB:  NOT Berglund's Helsinki remake.....



This live BBC Music Mag disc is excellent too.....


vandermolen

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September 10, 2025, 11:57:15 AM
Quote from: Roasted Swan on September 10, 2025, 09:42:06 AMMy favourite is still the 1st Berglund/Bournemouth (1st love and all that perhaps......?). NB:  NOT Berglund's Helsinki remake.....



This live BBC Music Mag disc is excellent too.....




I like the BBC Disc as well as the first Berglund recording.
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