Sibelius: The Symphonies [4 CD/Blu-ray Combo];

4CDs plus a Blu-Ray Audio disc for the best sound possible!

Sibelius reputation rests chiefly on his magnificent symphonies, seven spectacular creations, all with their particular points of grandeur and originality.

Originally released between 1963 and 1968 Maazel s Sibelius cycle met with critical acclaim. Particularly praised is Maazel s interpretation of the Fourth Symphony in the Vienna Philharmonic s only recording of the work.

Decca has gone back to the original tapes to make a definitive transfer and present a set which includes the remastered recordings on 4 CDs and a High Fidelity Pure Audio Blu-ray disc an unprecedented opportunity to hear these legendary recordings in the best possible audio quality.

PACKAGING:
Deluxe Rigid Slipcase (original LP set cover design)
Mintpack sleeves
48pp full colour book, original LP covers, artist images and session photographs
New appraisal on cycle from Robert Layton
Original LP liner notes on the repertoire

CONTENTS:
CD1
1-4 Symphony no. 1 in E minor, Op. 39
5-8 Symphony no. 2 in D, Op. 43

CD2
1-3 Symphony no. 3 in C, Op. 52
4-7 Symphony no. 4 in A minor, Op. 63

CD3
1-3 Symphony no. 5 in E flat, Op. 82
4-7 Symphony no. 6 in D minor, Op. 104

CD4
1 Symphony no. 7 in C, Op. 105
2-4 Karelia Suite, Op. 11
5 Tapiola, Op. 112

Blu-Ray Audio disc (No Video Content, tracklist as above)