Symphonie no. 1 / Karelia Suite

Album by Jean Sibelius & Berliner Philharmoniker & Herbert von Karajan

Symphonie no. 1 / Karelia Suite is a paired recording of orchestral works by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, composed in 1899 and 1893 respectively. The pieces blend late-Romantic orchestration with nationalist Finnish elements, showcasing Sibelius's developing symphonic style through vivid orchestral colours and folk‑inspired motifs.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 1 in E minor, op. 39: I. Andante ma non troppo - Allegro energico
    10:27
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 1 in E minor, op. 39: II. Andante (ma non troppo lento)
    10:18
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 1 in E minor, op. 39: III. Scherzo (Allegro)
    5:34
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 1 in E minor, op. 39: IV. Finale (Quasi una fantasia - Andante - Allegro molto)
    12:05
  5. 5.
    Karelia Suite, op. 11: I. Intermezzo
    3:57
  6. 6.
    Karelia Suite, op. 11: II. Ballade
    7:26
  7. 7.
    Karelia Suite, op. 11: III. Alla Marcia
    4:54

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