Sibelius: Symphony No. 1

Gibson was a much under-recorded conductor, so this reissue of his tight-reined, yet sweepingly intense way with early Sibelius is especially welcome. The RPO responds to him in classy style. Malcolm Hayes
 

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Published: January 20, 2012 at 4:36 pm

COMPOSERS: Sibelius
LABELS: Alto
WORKS: Symphony No. 1; Karelia Suite; Swan of Tuonela; Finlandia
PERFORMER: RPO/Alexander Gibson
CATALOGUE NO: Alto ALC 1089

Gibson was a much under-recorded conductor, so this reissue of his tight-reined, yet sweepingly intense way with early Sibelius is especially welcome. The RPO responds to him in classy style. Malcolm Hayes

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