Sibelius – Complete Symphonies; Violin Concerto; Finlandia – Ondine (4-CD Box Set)

Product Information

• UPC: 0761195107522
• Catalog Code: LC 3572
• Format: Digital Audio (DDD), 4 Compact Discs
• Product Type: Classical Music Box Set
• Title:                                Composer: Jean Sibelius (1865–1957)
  • English: Sibelius – Complete Symphonies; Violin Concerto; Finlandia
• Performing Ensemble:Conductor: Leif Segerstam
  • Orchestra: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Choir: The Polytech Male Choir (appearing on CD 1)
• Featured Soloist: Pekka Kuusisto, Violin (appearing on CD 4, Violin Concerto)
• Label & Distributor: Ondine Inc.
• Recording Years: 1996–2005 (Original recordings)
• Manufactured In: Austria
• Additional Materials:                            Series/Website: For further details, visit www.ondine.net
  • Includes bilingual (French and German) text supplements and a full libretto booklet

Overview

Experience the majestic legacy of Jean Sibelius in this comprehensive 4-CD box set featuring his Complete Symphonies, the Violin Concerto, and the stirring orchestral work Finlandia. With the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra under the expert baton of conductor Leif Segerstam and featuring the virtuosity of violin soloist Pekka Kuusisto in the Violin Concerto, this set presents signature Sibelius masterpieces with remarkable clarity and emotional depth. Recorded between 1996 and 2005 and produced by Ondine, these digital recordings capture the authentic tonal colors and majestic power of Sibelius’s music, making it a definitive collection for classical music enthusiasts and collectors alike.

French Translation – Overview (Aperçu)
Découvrez l'héritage majestueux de Jean Sibelius avec ce coffret complet en 4 CD comprenant l'intégralité de ses symphonies, le Concerto pour violon et Finlandia. Sous la direction experte de Leif Segerstam, avec l'Orchestre Philharmonique d'Helsinki et le virtuosisme du soliste violoniste Pekka Kuusisto dans le Concerto pour violon, ce coffret présente les chefs-d'œuvre emblématiques de Sibelius avec une clarté remarquable et une intensité émotionnelle saisissante. Enregistrées entre 1996 et 2005 et produites par Ondine, ces enregistrements numériques capturent les couleurs tonales authentiques et la puissance majestueuse de la musique de Sibelius, en faisant une collection incontournable pour les passionnés de musique classique et les collectionneurs.

Product Features

Disc Breakdown

• CD 1 [68:31]:

  • Symphony No. 1, Op. 39
  • Symphony No. 7, Op. 105
  • Finlandia, Op. 26
  • (Features The Polytech Male Choir)

• CD 2 [76:08]:

  • Symphony No. 2, Op. 43
  • Symphony No. 6, Op. 104

• CD 3 [63:57]:

  • Symphony No. 3, Op. 52
  • Symphony No. 5, Op. 82

• CD 4 [71:33]:

  • Symphony No. 4, Op. 63
  • Violin Concerto, Op. 47
  • (Featuring Pekka Kuusisto on violin)

Additional Highlights

• Complete Cycle: This set delivers Sibelius’s complete symphonic output along with his celebrated Violin Concerto and the rousing Finlandia.
• Digital Audio Excellence: Remastered using state-of-the-art digital technology, the recordings offer pristine sound quality, capturing every nuance from Sibelius’s lush orchestrations to the delicate interplay of solo passages.
• Historical Authenticity: These recordings, originally made between 1996 and 2005, reflect a period of refined interpretative insight and technical precision, providing an authoritative perspective on Sibelius’s works.

Interesting Facts

• Definitive Collection:

  • This 4-CD box set is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive recordings of Sibelius’s orchestral masterpieces, enabling listeners to experience the full emotional and musical spectrum of his compositions.

• International Collaboration:

  • The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, one of Finland’s premier ensembles, teamed with renowned conductor Leif Segerstam to deliver interpretations that balance historical authenticity with contemporary precision.

• Artistic Brilliance:

  • Violinist Pekka Kuusisto’s performance in the Violin Concerto on CD 4 is celebrated for its technical brilliance and emotive expression, making it a highlight of this collection.

• Multilingual Packaging:

  • Accompanying the set is a booklet featuring program notes and texts in both French and German, catering to an international audience and enhancing the cultural context of Sibelius’s music.

French Translation – Interesting Facts (Faits Intéressants)

• Collection Définitive :

  • Ce coffret 4 CD est considéré comme l'un des enregistrements les plus complets des chefs-d'œuvre orchestraux de Sibelius, permettant aux auditeurs de découvrir l'étendue émotionnelle et musicale de ses compositions.

• Collaboration Internationale :

  • L'Orchestre Philharmonique d'Helsinki, l'un des ensembles les plus prestigieux de Finlande, s'est associé au célèbre chef d'orchestre Leif Segerstam pour offrir des interprétations alliant authenticité historique et précision contemporaine.

• Brillance Artistique :

  • La prestation du violoniste Pekka Kuusisto dans le Concerto pour violon, présentée sur le CD 4, est saluée pour sa virtuosité technique et son expression émotive, constituant un moment fort de cette collection.

• Packaging Multilingue :

  • Le livret inclus, disponible en français et en allemand, enrichit le contexte culturel et offre des notes de programme détaillées sur les œuvres de Sibelius.

Publishers

This box set was produced and released by Ondine Inc. (Helsinki, Finland) in 2005. All original recordings are from the period 1996–2005. Unauthorized copying, public performance, broadcasting, or rental of these recordings is prohibited by law.

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French (Cimkek):

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