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Composer's Artistic Vision
Sibelius stated that all his symphonies were to be understood as 'confessions of faith from the different periods of my life'.
Composer Biography
Jean Sibelius, the composer, was raised by his Swedish-speaking mother and grandmother and made rapid progress as a violinist and composer.
Recording & Production
The two symphonies on this album were recorded live at the Barbican, London, with Symphony No. 1 recorded in September 2006 and Symphony No. 4 in July 2008.
Performer Biography
Sir Colin Davis, the conductor, is the President of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) and Honorary Conductor of the Dresden Staatskapelle.
Historical Context
Sibelius's passionate nationalist feelings developed at a time when his native Finland was still under Russian domination.
Performer Biography
Sir Colin Davis has received international honors from Italy, France, Germany, and Finland, and was named a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in 2002.
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