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Jean Sibelius: Historical Scenes, Op. 25 & 66; En Saga, Op. 9
Jean Sibelius, Neeme Järvi, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Jean Sibelius: Historical Scenes, Op. 25 & 66; En Saga, Op. 9
Genre: Classical
 
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Sibelius's Historical Scenes were taken--at least in part--from an earlier work called Press Celebration Music, an extended series of short pieces that ended with what we now know as Finlandia. In its original form, the Pr...  more »

     
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All Artists: Jean Sibelius, Neeme Järvi, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Title: Jean Sibelius: Historical Scenes, Op. 25 & 66; En Saga, Op. 9
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Label: Bis
Release Date: 10/26/1992
Album Type: Import
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 750582012624, 7318590002957

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Sibelius's Historical Scenes were taken--at least in part--from an earlier work called Press Celebration Music, an extended series of short pieces that ended with what we now know as Finlandia. In its original form, the Press music has finally been recorded, but these selections have the virtue of the composer's later revisions. The music is thoroughly delightful, and Neeme Järvi performs it with exemplary style and vigor. En Saga was the first in a long line of masterful tone poems, and it's one of the most purely "primal" pieces of music in existence. Järvi's performance features an appropriately gut-pounding climax, and if you can't handle heavy bass, then watch out for your speakers. --David Hurwitz

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Two great works by Jean Sibelius
Eric S. Kim | Southern California | 01/25/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The "Historical Scenes", which were partially borrowed by Sibelius's own "Press Pensions Celebrations", are very good, though not as good as his "Lemminkainen Suite". The lyrical movements are performed with no mistakes whatsoever, while the more intense movements are handled with care (no bombastic approaches, thank goodness). "En Saga" is also a good one. The clarinet solo at the end is marvelous, something that should be more recognizable to other Classical fans. Jarvi and his Gothernburg Symphony Orchestra once again shine with their continuation of their almost-complete Sibelius recordings. A-"