from Sibelius: Symphony No 2, The Oceanides & Pohjola's Daughter (CDHLL7516) 1 Allegretto [10'20] 46 minutes 44 seconds 4 tracks2 Tempo andante, ma rubato [14'35] 3 Vivacissimo [6'28] 4 Finale: Allegro moderato [15'21] ‘The precision of Elder's 'Pohjola's Daughter', with its carefully tiered dynamics makes a much stronger impression and so does the hauntingly atmospheric Oceanides, which rises to a powerful climax’ ... The Guardian ‘The cumulative power of the playing—and Elder’s certain grasp of the symphony’s architecture— builds to a powerful climax in this rapturously applauded live performance’ (The Sunday Times) |