Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6 London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Colin Davis

• Jean Sibelius (1865 - 1957): Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 82:
• 1I. Tempo molto moderato - Allegro moderato13:36
• 2II. Andante mosso, quasi allegretto08:07
• 3III. Allegro molto09:13
• Symphony No. 6 in D Minor, Op. 104:
• 4I. Allegro molto moderato08:27
• 5II. Allegro moderato04:50
• 6III. Poco vivace03:41
• 7IV. Allegro molto08:49
• Total Runtime56:43

Info for Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6

Sibelius was one of the most gifted and innovative symphonists who created music of astonishing beauty and luminosity. His Fifth Symphony is a breathtaking voyage that culminates in a resplendent finale, whilst the Symphony No 6 is more subtle, mysterious and refined to perfection.

"Mature wisdom and beautiful playing from the LSO" (The Times)

London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Colin Davis, conductor

Sir Colin Davis
The traditional road to success for a conductor used to be an apprenticeship in an opera house as a coach, playing the piano for singers in rehearsal. Colin Davis chose another route, partly by necessity. Unable to play the piano, he was not allowed into the conducting course at the Royal College of Music in London. So, he achieved an important international career by taking the initiative to form ensembles and conduct for friends at first. Early successes included the founding of the Chelsea Opera Group, a company which to this day gives performances of little known operas in concert.

Davis was soon working with professional orchestras including the BBC Scottish Symphony. His first ‘break’ was at Sadler’s Wells in 1958 when his conducting of Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio began a lifelong connection with that composer. The Edinburgh Festival followed along with Glyndebourne. His concert career blossomed in the mid 1960′s alongside his opera work and his other passion for Berlioz began to bring him to the attention of record lovers. He has recorded all the major works of Berlioz, including the first complete (and still regarded as the landmark) recording of Les Troyens.

Davis has enjoyed a career-long affiliation with Philips Classics, recording along with Berlioz, Mozart, the complete symphonies of Sibelius (while he was Principal Guest Conductor of the Boston Symphony in the 1970s) and much more.

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