There's always been a central dilemma for conductors - "soup" (Sibelius's own word) or clarity. This is perhaps a major problem for many recordings.they don't do justice to the timbral possibilities of Sibelius' music. This is largely due to his very transluscent orchestration technique and straightforward, open expression. The Blomstedt/Sibelius set is well thought of in these quarters: I say go for it, you won't be disappointed, especially if you liked his style in the Nielsen set.Ĭould you please name these recordings, out of interest? (Btw, if anyone likes Sibelius and hasn't watched Christopher Nupen's 2 films on his life and work I would encourage you to do so without delay!).Īny opinions on favourite cycles or Blomstedt in particular would be appreciated. It hasn't been a deliberate omission and I wonder if he should not also be represented on my (groaning ) shelves? I enjoy his interpretations of Nielsen so do wonder about what he would bring to Jean Sibelius? I never tire of them, but realised recently that the only major contender I don't seem to have in these magificent works is Herbert Blomstedt on Decca/London. I am a bit of a Sibelius-fanatic (as you will see) and have symphony cycles by Vanska, Karajan (partial), Rattle, Davis (x2), Ashkenazy, Segerstam (Ondine, not Chandos), Maazel (VPO), Berglund (x2), Barbirolli (EMI), Jarvi (DG and BIS), Bernstein and Oramo. Karafan wrote:Afternoon everyone - and a Happy New year to all my fellow messageboarders!
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