Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 6 - Maazel (1995)

Jean Sibelius

Symphony No. 2 Op. 43 in D Major

Symphony No. 6 Op. 104 in D Minor

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Lorin Maazel

SK 53 268

Recorded in 1990 (2nd) and 1992 (6th) well into Maazel's tenure at the Heinz Hall, in the city he has grown up in, this amazing recording showcases the Pittsburgh Symphony in all its brilliance. The orchestra's stunning technique and beauty of tone proves once again very wrong the old elitist cliché of the "Big Five" (Boston, New York, Cleveland, Chicago and Philadelphia).

The venerable Maestro presents a poignant meditation on the great 2nd Symphony, and a radiant and fragrant take on the lighter, golden tone of the 6th.

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