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Classical Music

joshdawg

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7. Thank you for this.

Reply to sprinkleeninow (Original post)

Sat Feb 17, 2018, 07:36 AM

Feb 2018

The first time I heard anything by Sibelius was his Symphony No.2. That was some 50 or so years ago, but I became a fan immediately.
And, just my HO, Colin Davis was the best interpreter of Sibelius' music.
This recording of Barbirolli, tho', was very, very good! Thanks again.

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2 from Sibelius: "Symphony No. 2", Barbirolli conducting Royal Philharmonic & [View all] sprinkleeninow Feb 2018 OP

I love Glorious John Barbirolli! longship Feb 2018 #1

I'm still up, barely. sprinkleeninow Feb 2018 #3

Well, I've been paying attention to your posts. longship Feb 2018 #5

Some Glass done by Branka Parlic. I love her. Love most of Glass sprinkleeninow Feb 2018 #9

Warning: Wozzek is not an easy listen. longship Feb 2018 #10

Fans of Sibelius #2 BeyondGeography Feb 2018 #2

Splendid! I'm in awe of such gifted youth. Thank you! sprinkleeninow Feb 2018 #4

That's the most reliable pick-me-up on the Internet BeyondGeography Feb 2018 #8

Music is a saving grace, esp. in these days. I escape for a time. sprinkleeninow Feb 2018 #12

Another great recording of this one is by... GetRidOfThem Feb 2018 #6

Yup on Barbirolli. longship Feb 2018 #11

Now I don't recall if I did listen to Bernstein. I kinda got plum sprinkleeninow Feb 2018 #13

Thank you for this. joshdawg Feb 2018 #7

I'm nowheres near an accomplished 'phile, but I get turned sprinkleeninow Feb 2018 #14