Credits:

Yannick Nezet-Seguin

Description:

The third volume in the series includes two particularly popular works! The third volume of the complete Sibelius symphonies by Nzet-Sguin and the Orchestre Metropolitain de Montral, which began in 2019, features two of the most popular symphonies, No. 2 and No. 5. It includes two of the most popular of the complete works, No. 2 and No. 5. The two works were written 15 years apart, and each forms one of the pinnacles of Sibelius’ musical style. No. 2 is a large work filled with patriotism and romanticism, and the slow, well-crafted finale rings with grandeur. The Fifth, on the other hand, is thoroughly focused and rigorous, achieving a high level of maturity in the smaller symphonies since the Third. Nzet-Sguin, who was born in Montreal, is an excellent partner for his hometown orchestra, and his performance is well-controlled and beautiful. The final two pieces have a wonderful sense o