Symphony No 1 in E minor, Op 39 (Sibelius)
from Sibelius: Symphonies Nos 1 & 3 (CDHLL7514)
1 Andante, ma non troppo – Allegro energico [11'34]
2 Andante (ma non troppo lento) [9'26]
3 Scherzo: Allegro [5'16]
4 Finale (Quasi una fantasia): Andante [12'47]
39 minutes 3 seconds 4 tracks
‘A thought-provoking pairing, finely recorded’ (Gramophone)
‘Elder provides satisfyingly symphonic accounts with sensitive attention to balance, structure, phrasing and dynamics’ (MusicWeb International)
‘In this magnificent live performance, Elder brings out all the magic and beauty of the work … one of the top drawer recommendations of the Sibelius symphonies’ (Classical.net)