Szell: Sibelius — Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4 (Live)

George Szell conducts two symphonies by Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43 with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63 with The Cleveland Orchestra.

Recordings

Both performances are live.

Tracklist

Symphony No. 2, Op. 43
01 — I. Allegretto
02 — II. Tempo andante, ma rubato
03 — III. Vivacissimo
04 — IV. Finale. Allegro moderato

Symphony No. 4, Op. 63
05 — I. Tempo molto moderato, quasi adagio
06 — II. Allegro molto vivace
07 — III. Il tempo largo
08 — IV. Allegro

Credits

Composer: Jean Sibelius
Conductor: George Szell
Orchestras: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; The Cleveland Orchestra
Recording: live
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa — CS572

Available formats

Available as File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution.

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