Sibelius Edition
The Sibelius Edition on BIS started in 1979 with the recording of Volume 1 of the composer's complete original piano music. This was released on BIS-LP-153, and later re-released as a CD with the same catalogue number. Since then the number of volumes has increased steadily, and the Edition now includes all genres, such as orchestral works, chamber music and songs. For a detailed listing of the contents on each disc in the Sibelius Edition, please click on the respective catalogue number. Please note that over the years a number of works – for instance the Symphonies – have been re-recorded, and appear in parallel versions in the BIS catalogue.
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The Essential Sibelius
RecommendedA survey of the music of Jean Sibelius
Leonidas Kavakos (violin), Marko Ylönen (cello), Dong-Suk Kang (violin), Lilli Paasikivi (mezzo-soprano) & Raimo Laukka (baritone), Tommi Hakala (baritone), Stina Ekblad (narrator), Helena Juntunen (soprano), Monica Groop (mezzo-soprano) & Sauli Tiilikainen (baritone), Anne Sofie von Otter...
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2003, Editor's Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2003, Winner - Orchestral
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Sibelius: Symphony No. 6 & Pelléas and Mélisande Suite
RecommendedGothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
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Building a Library, November 2008, First Choice
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Sibelius - Complete Symphonies
RecommendedKarita Mattila (soprano), Jorma Hynninen (baritone)
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Laulun Ystävät Mieskuoro, Neeme Järvi
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Vänskä and his orchestra are utterly at home with the scores, but never routine or matter of fact. From the poignant harp chords that begin The Bard to the restless Night Ride and Sunrise every... —
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Building a Library, April 2005, Highly Recommended
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Building a Library, May 2019, Also Recommended
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Sibelius - Violin Concerto
RecommendedLeonidas Kavakos (violin)
Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä
It's difficult to conceive of a masterpiece in any other form than it is. The impression the listener receives from Sibelius's Fifth Symphony – or The Rite ofSpring or La mer – must convey what... —
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Gramophone Awards, 1991, Winner - Concerto
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Sibelius: Works for Violin and Orchestra
Dong-Suk Kang (violin)
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
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The Lahti orchestra bring total dedication to these great scores, and Osmo Vänskä is a Sibelian of substance. With this account of the Sixth and Seventh he brings his survey to a triumphant... —
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