Sibelius, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis – The 7 Symphonies / Finlandia / The Swan Of Tuonela / Tapiola (1977) Vinyl LP Box Set**

Label: Philips – 6709 011
Format: 4 Vinyl LPs (5th Vinyl LP Missing), Stereo, Box Set, Compilation
Country: Europe
Released: 1977
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic

Condition:
This box set includes 4 out of the 5 original vinyl LPs (sides 1 and 2 are missing). The vinyl records are in good condition with minor signs of wear. The box and inner sleeves show some wear consistent with age. This is a wonderful compilation of Sibelius’ works, conducted by Colin Davis and performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Tracklist:

Sinfonie No. 1 In E-Moll, Op. 39

• 1. Andante, Ma Non Troppo — Allegro Energico – 11:12 (Missing)
• 2. Andante (Ma Non Troppo Lento) – 9:12 (Missing)
• 3. Scherzo. Allegro – 5:23
• 4. Finale – 13:07
• Finlandia Op. 26 – 7:48

Sinfonie No. 2 In D-Dur, Op. 43

• 1. Allegretto - Poco Allegro - Tranquillo, Ma Non Poco A Poco Ravvivando Il Temp Al Allegro – 9:38
• 2. Tempo Andante, Ma Rubato - Andante Sostenuso – 14:32
• 3. Vivacissimo - Lento E Suave - Largamente
• 4. Finale. Allegro Moderato – 20:25
• Der Schwan Von Tuonela Op. 22,2 (English Horn – Laurence Thorstenberg) – 9:14

Sinfonie No. 3 In C-Dur, Op. 52

• 1. Allegro Moderato – 10:42
• 2. Andantino Con Moto, Quasi Allegretto – 10:14
• 3. Moderato - Allegro (Ma Non Tanto) – 8:22

Sinfonie No. 6 In D-Moll, Op. 104

• 1. Allegro Molto Moderato – 7:50
• 2. Allegretto Moderato – 4:28
• 3. Poco Vivace —
• 4. Allegro Molto – 12:05

Sinfonie No. 4 In A-Moll, Op. 63

• 1. Tempo Molto Moderato, Quasi Adagio – 11:00
• 2. Allegro Molto Vivace – 4:34
• 3. Il Tempo Largo – 12:48
• 4. Allegro – 8:31
• Tapiola Op. 112 – 17:52

Sinfonie No. 5 In Es-Dur, Op. 82 (32:00)

• 1. Tempo Molto Moderato — Largamento — Allegro Moderato
• 2. Andante Mosso, Quasi Allegretto
• 3. Allegro Molto

Sinfonie No. 7 In C-Dur, Op. 105 (21:20)

• 1. Adagio - Vivacissimo - Adagio - Allegro Molto Moderato - Allegro Moderato - Vivace - Presto - Adagio - Largamente Molto - Affettuoso

Additional Details:

• Lacquer Cut At: Phonodisc B.V.
• Pressed By: Phonodisc B.V.
• Artwork [Cover]: Edvard Munch
• Conductor: Colin Davis
• Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra

This is an excellent opportunity to own a beautiful collection of Sibelius' symphonies, even with the missing first LP. A must-have for classical music enthusiasts!