Since you are interested in Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7 / Finlandia, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
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MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bonbons for Organ vol. 2 Martin Setchell (organ) [ Atoll Records New Zealand / CD - released 16/Jun/2003 ] The follow-up CD to Martin Setchell‚s highly successful Bonbons for Organ is every bit as good as its predecessor. |
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Sibelius: Scenes historiques I and II / King Christian II Suite New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Pietari Inkinen [ Naxos / CD - released 26/Jan/2008 ] "As an addition to the ever-growing Sibelius catalogue this is most welcome" (MusicWeb Feb 2008) |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Symphony No 2 / Karelia Suite New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Pietari Inkinen [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Apr/2011 ] "Inkinen takes an unashamedly romantic view of the Second Symphony, and the Karelia Suite provides an atmospheric filler." Financial Times, 2nd April 2011 **** |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Night Ride and Sunrise / Belshazzar's Feast Suite / Kuolema New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Pietari Inkinen [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jan/2009 ] "This is one terrific disc! Pietari Inkinen is a Sibelian of the first order. The young conductor has the New Zealand Symphony playing its collective hearts out for him and the recorded sound is superb." Bargain of the Month MusicWeb April 2009 |
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Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Pietari Inkinen [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Nov/2010 ] "With this disc they start a cycle of the symphonies, and meet the challenge with a sensitivity and mellow charm that often eludes more virtuoso orchestras...the performance [of No. 1] has atmosphere and character. And by coupling it with the Third,... |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 4 and 5 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Pietari Inkinen [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jan/2011 ] On this second volume of Sibelius Symphonies the acclaimed young Finnish conductor Pietari Inkinen interprets two of his compatriot's most contrasting symphonies. |