Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43 (Rehearsal Excerpts)
6/17/2022, 14 Tracks, 54:01
Featuring
Mariss Jansons
Friedrich Schloffer
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Miscellaneous
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Recording & Production
This recording is part of the BR-KLASSIK series 'Conductors in Rehearsal', which offers a direct look into the orchestral workshop and the conductor's interpretation.
Performer Biography
Mariss Jansons was the Chief Conductor of the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks and the Bavarian Radio Chorus from 2003 until his death in 2019.
Interpretation
Mariss Jansons was particularly interested in the images of nature evoked by Jean Sibelius' Second Symphony, meticulously refining the sound and expression to be warm, soulful, and rich in color with extreme volume differences.
Performer Biography
Mariss Jansons studied violin, piano, and conducting at the Leningrad Conservatory and furthered his education with Hans Swarowsky in Vienna and Herbert von Karajan in Salzburg.
Performer Biography
The Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, founded in 1949, is an internationally renowned orchestra known for its tradition of performing new music.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording of a rehearsal of Jean Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 by Mariss Jansons and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks.
Performer Biography
Mariss Jansons, the conductor, was born in Riga in 1943, the son of conductor Arvīds Jansons.
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