Thomas Søndergård and BBC National Orchestra of Wales – Sibelius: Symphonies 1 & 6 (2017) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Thomas Søndergård and BBC National Orchestra of Wales – Sibelius: Symphonies 1 & 6 (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:06:47 minutes | 1,11 GB | Genre: Classical
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Their recording debut, Symphonies 2 & 7, revealed Søndergård to have a profound understanding of the great Finnish composer. Sibelius has been a major feature of Søndergård’s relationship with the BBC NOW since their debut eight years ago; their widely acclaimed Proms performance of the symphonies was a highlight.

Symphony No. 1 combines the best of Russian romantic orchestration and melodic magic with a distinctive Nordic character and wonderful contrasts of texture and colour.

In the Sixth, Søndergård’s detailed reading highlights the many felicitous touches in Sibelius’ writing and conjures heavenly tones from the strings in the closing bars.

This recording will cement their partnership as one of the great new Sibelius teams.

This new release features some very clean-cut, finely detailed playing reflected in a vividly immediate recording. –BBC Music Magazine

Tracklist:
1. Thomas Sondergard – Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 39: I. Andante, ma non troppo – Allegro energico (11:19)
2. Thomas Sondergard – Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 39: II. Andante (09:28)
3. Thomas Sondergard – Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 39: III. Scherzo. Allegro (05:15)
4. Thomas Sondergard – Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 39: IV. Finale (Quasi una fantasia). Andante – Allegro molto (12:13)
5. Thomas Sondergard – Symphony No. 6, Op. 104: I. Allegro molto moderato (08:05)
6. Thomas Sondergard – Symphony No. 6, Op. 104: II. Allegretto moderato (06:10)
7. Thomas Sondergard – Symphony No. 6, Op. 104: III. Poco vivace (04:03)
8. Thomas Sondergard – Symphony No. 6, Op. 104: IV. Allegro molto (10:10)

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