Credits:

Eugene Ormandy

Description:

The second installment of a monumental project made possible by BIS. Includes Japanese liner notes.To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sibeliuss death, BIS presents the Complete Works of Sibelius. Divided into 13 genres and comprising a total of 65 discs, this marks the completion of the worlds first comprehensive collection of his works. The second installment covers chamber music works, including string quartets and trios. While chamber music inevitably seems more understated compared to symphonies and orchestral works, it was a genre that Sibeliusa master violinisthad enjoyed since childhood with family and friends. With its comprehensive scoperanging from unpublished works from his student days to fragmentary sketchesthis set is a true gem; owning just this one collection is all you need. Another major attraction is the lineup of performers, featuring Finlands rising star, the Tempera