Credits:

Vladimir Ashkenazy

Description:

The first release in the Sibelius Complete Works series from the Exton Label is now available. The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra has gained international acclaim in recent years. With exceptional stability and modern functional beauty, the entire orchestra performs Sibelius with their distinctive Nordic sensibility. Their captivating expressiveness is magnificent, leaving one deeply moved and wondering, Was Sibeliuss music always this beautiful?Conducting the orchestra on this recording is Maestro Ashkenazy. As has been noted, his performances have come to exhibit an even more expansive vitality and lyrical beauty than before; his beautifully mature interpretations captivate the listener from start to finish. [Comment provided by Octavia Records Co., Ltd.]