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Posted by dieter barkhoff on January 18, 2023, 10:12 am, in reply to "Re: Sibelius 3"
Hi Mikeh
Thanks for your reply. Yes, the Rouvsli recording is much more detailed, however, the Rattle-like modulations in the first movement urge me to think that he may well one day be convinced that you don't have to 'highlight', you might just allow the music to speak. Sanderling always did that, it's probably why he doesn't get the kudos he deserved. 
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Hi Dieter
Yes Sanderling is very good but I prefer Rouvsli. Perhaps the recording helps, every little details is there. Also I think Rouvali paces the (difficult) "split" finale just ghst bit more convincingly.
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I will revisit Sanderling tonight, probably 5 years since I last hearsd it! Previous Message
Yes, The Rouvali is certainly interesting, albeit the cutesy accelerando, then the Rattle-like slowing down - hey, look at me. Ironically, Berglund and Sanderling are very similar, especially the timings of the first movement. Previous Message
Hi Dieter Happy New Year. I can trump your 13, I have 29 - never too many with Sibelius. I am still getting fully to grips with Rouvali but am certain it will be joint number one with the Berglund/BSO. The excellent review uses the word "vivacious" - that pretty well sums Rouvali up. Great Sibelius conducting. Previous Message
I've read with interest the reviews of the Sibelius recording of symphony 3 by Rouvali. It is one of my favourite works and the recording I keep coming back to is the Berlin Classics Kurt Sanderling, Berlin Symphony recording. I have 13 recordings, plus Spotify and I ITunes access to thousands of others: it's the Sanderling I always turn to. I commend a listen to you all....
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Sibelius 3 - dieter barkhoff January 4, 2023, 7:00 am
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