Symphonies 2 & 5

Album by Jean Sibelius & Philharmonia Orchestra & Herbert von Karajan

Symphonies 2 and 5 are orchestral works by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, composed in 1902 and 1919 respectively. Symphony No. 2 is noted for its romantic and nationalistic themes, while Symphony No. 5 is renowned for its majestic 'swan-call' motif in the final movement.
First released: 2005

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 43: I. Allegretto
    10:04
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 43: II. Tempo andante, ma rubato
    14:29
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 43: III. Vivacissimo
    6:08
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 43: IV. Finale. Allegro moderato
    15:27
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 5 in E-flat, op. 82: I. Tempo molto moderato
    13:33
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 5 in E-flat, op. 82: II. Andante mosso, quasi allegretto
    8:13
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 5 in E-flat, op. 82: III. Allegro molto
    9:08

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