Credits:

Eugene Ormandy

Description:

The third installment of a monumental project made possible by BIS. Includes Japanese liner notes.BIS presents the Complete Works of Sibelius to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sibeliuss death. Divided into 13 genres, this 65-disc set marks the completion of the worlds first comprehensive collection of his works. The third installment covers orchestral works with vocal parts. It includes not only the masterpiece Klervo Symphony but also large-scale cantatas, orchestral arrangements of art songs, andin a display of perfectionevery possible version of a single piece. Even works you may be hearing for the first time are rich with that unique Sibelius flavor, offering a continuous stream of unexpected gems. The performers range from the legendary Hynninen to a host of rising stars. Another highlight is that the orchestral recordings are conducted by such masters as Jrvi and Vanska. It comes w