Sir Barbirolli John / Halle Orchestra - Sibelius: Complete Symphonies & Orchestral Works [CD]

Genre: Classical Artists · Label: Warner Classics · Format: CD · Edition year: 2026 <p>Sir John Barbirolli's electrifying interpretations of the works of Jean Sibelius have inspired audiences all over the world. In a letter to Barbirolli, Sibelius declared himself to be a 'devoted admirer' of the conductor, adding that he was always happy to know that his compositions were in Barbirolli's 'masterful hands'. This collection features, among other works, the complete symphonies - including Barbirolli's specialty, No. 2 -, the incidental music of Pelléas et Mélisande and that great instrumental song of nationalism Finlandia.</p> <div data-bt-autogen> <p><strong>Tracklist:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Finlandia, Op. 26</li> <li>Karelia Suite, Op. 11: I. Intermezzo</li> <li>Karelia Suite, Op. 11: II. Ballade</li> <li>Karelia Suite, Op. 11: III. Alla Marcia</li> <li>Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49</li> <li>2 Pieces from Kuolema, Op. 44: No. 1, Valse Triste</li> <li>Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22 "Legends of the Kalevala": No. 4, Lemminkäinen's Return</li> <li>Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: I. Allegretto</li> <li>Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: II. Tempo Andante, Ma Rubato</li> <li>Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: III. Vivacissimo</li> <li>Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: IV. Finale. Allegro Moderato</li> <li>Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22 "Legends of the Kalevala": No. 2, the Swan of Tuonela</li> <li>Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 82: I. Tempo Molto Moderato - Allegro Moderato - Presto</li> <li>Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 82: II. Andante Mosso, Quasi Allegretto</li> <li>Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 82: III. Allegro Molto - Un Pocchettino Largamente</li> <li>Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105: I. Adagio</li> <li>Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105: II. Un Pocchettino Meno Adagio - Vivacissimo - Adagio</li> <li>Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105: III. Allegro Molto Moderato</li> <li>Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105: IV. Vivace - Presto - Adagio</li> <li>Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39: I. Andante Ma Non Troppo - Allegro Energico</li> <li>Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39: II. Andante, Ma Non Troppo Lento</li> <li>Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39: III. Scherzo. Allegro</li> <li>Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39: IV. Finale, Quasi Una Fantasia. Andante - Allegro Molto</li> <li>Suite from Pelléas and Mélisande, Op. 46: No. 1, at the Castle Gate</li> <li>Suite from Pelléas and Mélisande, Op. 46: No. 2, Mélisande</li> <li>Suite from Pelléas and Mélisande, Op. 46: No. 9, the Death of Mélisande</li> <li>Symphony No. 4 in a Minor, Op. 63: I. Tempo Molto Moderato, Quasi Adagio</li> <li>Symphony No. 4 in a Minor, Op. 63: II. Allegro Molto Vivace</li> <li>Symphony No. 4 in a Minor, Op. 63: III. Il Tempo Largo</li> <li>Symphony No. 4 in a Minor, Op. 63: IV. Allegro</li> <li>Rakastava, Op. 14: I. the Lover</li> <li>Rakastava, Op. 14: II. the Way of the Lover</li> <li>Rakastava, Op. 14: III. Good Night My Beloved... Farewell</li> <li>Romance in C Major, Op. 42</li> <li>Suite from Pelléas and Mélisande, Op. 46: No. 7, Mélisande at the Spinning Wheel</li> <li>Scènes Historiques I, Op. 25: No. 1, All'overtura</li> <li>Scènes Historiques I, Op. 25: No. 2, Scena</li> <li>Scènes Historiques II, Op. 66: No. 1, the Hunt</li> <li>Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Op. 52: I. Allegro Moderato</li> <li>Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Op. 52: II. Andantino Con Moto, Quasi Allegretto</li> <li>Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Op. 52: III. Moderato - Allegro, Ma Non Tanto</li> <li>Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104: I. Allegro Molto Moderato</li> <li>Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104: II. Allegro Moderato</li> <li>Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104: III. Poco Vivace</li> <li>Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104: IV. Allegro Molto</li> </ol> <p><strong>UPC:</strong> 5021732977342<br><strong>Label:</strong> Warner Classics<br><strong>Release Date:</strong> 4.3.26<br><strong>Format:</strong> CD</p> </div>