I've just been reading a book about 20th century classical music. Apparently, all of the leading 'modern' composers hated Sibelius' music - because it was popular with audiences. Yeah - that's a real crime.
Astonishing performance. I remember when it was released and was largely ignored. Now it's getting the recognition it deserves. I've never heard a more powerful ending to the First Movement.
It must be 55 years ago I first heard Sibelius' 5th and 2nd symphonies on a borrowed long playing record from my local library. I fell in love with his music the instant I heard these two pieces. I still get goose bumps.
Starts slow but really picks up around nine minutes. The ending of the first movement, one of my favorite parts, is really fast. I like this performance. I like the images from nature but I don't think the pictures of nuclear power plants belong. I don't see this piece as representing man against nature.
Want to share a quote from Sibelius I was just reminded of. When asked about his inspiration for the fifth.....It was like God threw down these broken pieces for me to make whole again...
I had this recording on an LP which I damaged many years ago and could not find another copy to replace it. It's such a fine performance! I'm glad to find here so I can enjoy it again.
I just first heard of sebelius this morning on gb news Michael portillo his parents and Julian Lloyd webber grand parents were fans of sebelius, it peaked by curiosity to check UA-cam I am not disappointed ❤
I've just been reading a book about 20th century classical music. Apparently, all of the leading 'modern' composers hated Sibelius' music - because it was popular with audiences. Yeah - that's a real crime.
Astonishing performance. I remember when it was released and was largely ignored. Now it's getting the recognition it deserves. I've never heard a more powerful ending to the First Movement.
Nobody loved Sibelius' symphonies, except for the public!
This symphony has such optimism in the face of finality. It's astonishing. I love it !
I get goosebumps only by thinking about this symphony
It must be 55 years ago I first heard Sibelius' 5th and 2nd symphonies on a borrowed long playing record from my local library. I fell in love with his music the instant I heard these two pieces. I still get goose bumps.
This has been my favorite recording of the 5th since 1977! No maestro captures the atmosphere of Sibelius' music better than Karajan.
Best regards to the people of Finland. For great son like Jean Sibelius.
Starts slow but really picks up around nine minutes. The ending of the first movement, one of my favorite parts, is really fast. I like this performance. I like the images from nature but I don't think the pictures of nuclear power plants belong. I don't see this piece as representing man against nature.
Middle Europe has never really "got " Sibelius, but in the English speaking world he is liked more than Beethoven, Bach, Mozart et all............
Want to share a quote from Sibelius I was just reminded of. When asked about his inspiration for the fifth.....It was like God threw down these broken pieces for me to make whole again...
I. Tempo molto moderato:
I had this recording on an LP which I damaged many years ago and could not find another copy to replace it. It's such a fine performance! I'm glad to find here so I can enjoy it again.
The horns, the horns 3rd movement the intervals the key change early 60's played horn in the band
Best recording for this piece on youtube.
Last movement begins at
I just first heard of sebelius this morning on gb news Michael portillo his parents and Julian Lloyd webber grand parents were fans of sebelius, it peaked by curiosity to check UA-cam I am not disappointed ❤
Masterpiece. That's all I have to say.
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I love listening to this symphony while contemplating the pond outside my house.