Reference Recording: Berglund’s Bournemouth Sibelius Cycle

David Hurwitz

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Paavo Berglund recorded three Sibelius symphony cycles, but as is […]

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Reference Recording: This One; Davis (Philips); Segerstam (Ondine)

  • SIBELIUS, JEAN:
    Symphonies Nos. 1-7; The Bard; Finlandia; Valse Triste; Tapiola; The Swan of Tuonela; Karelia Suite (Intermezzo and Alla marcia); King Christian II (Nocturne and Elegie)
  • Record Label: EMI - 9 73600 2
  • Medium: CD

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