This generous 10 CD set presents a comprehensive collection of symphonies written by Nordic composers: Sibelius (1865-1957), Grieg (1843-1907), Stenhammar (1871-1927), Alfvén (1872-1960), Nielsen (1865-193) and Svendsen (1840-1911).
Their Symphonies hold a unique place in music history, blending lush melodies with the evocative power of nature. They drew inspiration from their rugged landscapes, infusing their works with a deep connection to their Nordic roots, enriching the classical repertoire with unparalleled emotional depth.
The set presents the complete 7 symphonies by Sibelius and 6 symphonies by Nielsen, and a selection of symphonies by Svendsen, Stenhammar, Alfvén and Grieg.
Excellent performances by the Berliner Sinfonie-Orchester/Kurt Sanderling (Sibelius), Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra/Theodore Kuchar (Nielsen: “10/10” performance/recording on Classicstoday.com), the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Malmö Symphony Orchestra.
Works:
•Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 39 I. Andante ma non troppo – Allegro energico
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 39: II. Andante (ma non troppo lento)
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 39: III. Scherzo. Allegro
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 39: IV. Finale (Quasi una fantasia). Andante – Allegro
• Jean Sibelius: En saga, Op. 9 6Jean Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26
Disc 2
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: I. Allegretto
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: II. Tempo andante, ma rubato
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: III. Vivacissimo –
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: IV. Finale. Allegro moderato
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Op. 52: I. Allegro moderato
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Op. 52: II. Andantino con moto, quasi allegretto
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Op. 52: III. Moderato – Allegro ma non tanto
Disc 3
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 63: I. Tempo molto moderato, quasi adagio
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 63: II. Allegro molto vivace
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 63: III. II tempo largo
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 63: IV. Allegro
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 82: I. Tempo molto moderato – Allegro moderato
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 82: II. Andante mosso, quasi allegretto
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 in E-FlatMajor, Op. 82: III. Allegro molto un pochettino largamente
Disc 4
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 6 in D Minor, Op. 104: I. Allegro molto moderato
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 6 in D Minor, Op. 104: II. Allegretto moderato
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 6 in D Minor, Op. 104: III. Poco vivace
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 6 in D Minor, Op. 104: IV. Allegro molto
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105
• Jean Sibelius: Night Ride and Sunrise, Op. 55
Disc 5
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 7 FS 16: I. Allegro orgoglioso
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 7 FS 16: II. Andante
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 7 FS 16: III. Allegro comodo
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 7 FS 16: IV. Finale. Allegro con fuoco
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 FS 29: I. Allegro collerico
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 FS 29: II. Allegro comodo e flemmatico
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 FS 29: III. Andante malincolico
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 FS 29: IV. Allegro sanguinoso
Disc 6
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 FS 60: I. Allegro espansivo
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 FS 60: II. Andante pastorale
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 FS 60: III. Allegretto un poco
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 FS 60: IV. Finale. Allegro
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 FS 76: I. Allegro
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 FS 76: II. Poco allegretto
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 FS 76: III. Poco adagio quasi andante
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 FS 76: IV. Allegro
Disc 7
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 5, Op. 50 FS 97: I. Tempo giusto
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 5, Op. 50 FS 97: II. Allegro
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 6, FS 116 “sinfonia semplice”: I. Tempo giusto
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 6, FS 116 “sinfonia semplice”: I. Humoreske. Allegretto
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 6, FS 116 “sinfonia semplice”: III. Proposta seria. Adagio
• Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 6, FS 116 “sinfonia semplice”: IV. Theme & Variations. Allegro
Disc 8
• Johan Svendsen: Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 4: I. Molto allegro
• Johan Svendsen: Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 4: II. Andante1
• Johan Svendsen: Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 4: III. Allegretto scherzando
• Johan Svendsen: Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 4: IV. Finale. Maestoso – Allegro assai con fuoco
• Johan Svendsen: Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat, Op. 15: I. Allegro
• Johan Svendsen: Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat, Op. 15: II. Andante sostenuto
• Johan Svendsen: Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat, Op. 15: III. Intermezzo. Allegro giusto
• Johan Svendsen: Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat, Op. 15: IV. Finale. Andante – Allegro con fuoco
Disc 9
• Hugo Alfvén: Symphony No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 7: I. Grave - Allegro con brio
• Hugo Alfvén: Symphony No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 7: II. Adante
• Hugo Alfvén: Symphony No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 7: III. Allegro molto scherzando
• Hugo Alfvén: Symphony No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 7: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
• Hugo Alfvén: Symphony No. 3 in E Major, Op. 23: I. Allegro con brio
• Hugo Alfvén: Symphony No. 3 in E Major, Op. 23: II. Andante
• Hugo Alfvén: Symphony No. 3 in E Major, Op. 23: III. Presto
• Hugo Alfvén: Symphony No. 3 in E Major, Op. 23: IV. Allegro con brio
Disc 10
• Wilhelm Stenhammar: Symphony No. 2, Op. 34: I. Allegro energico
• Wilhelm Stenhammar: Symphony No. 2, Op. 34: II. Andante
• Wilhelm Stenhammar: Symphony No. 2, Op. 34: III. Scherzo
• Wilhelm Stenhammar: Symphony No. 2, Op. 34: IV. Finale
• Edvard Hagerup Grieg: Symphony in C Minor, EG 119: I. Allegro molto
• Edvard Hagerup Grieg: Symphony in C Minor, EG 119: II. Adagio espressivo
• Edvard Hagerup Grieg: Symphony in C Minor, EG 119: III. Intermezzo
• Edvard Hagerup Grieg: Symphony in C Minor, EG 119: IV. Final. Allegro molto vivace