The Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63, is a four- movement work for orchestra written from 1909 to 1911 by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. It was premiered in Helsinki on 3 April 1911 by the Philharmonia Society, with Sibelius conducting.

Dec 9, 2020 · Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 4 in A minor enters a dark, austere, and occasionally terrifying sonic landscape. At first listen, it is undoubtedly the strangest and most unsettling of Sibelius’ seven symphonies. Its four movements probe frigid, mysterious depths.

Jean SibeliusSymphony n°4 op.63I. Tempo molto moderato, quasi adagio 0:00II. Allegro molto vivace 9:50III. Il tempo largo 14:52IV. Allegro 27:00Philharmonia ...

Symphony No.4, Op.63 (Sibelius, Jean) This work has been identified as being in the public domain in Canada and the United States, as well as countries where the copyright term is life+50 years. However, this work is not in the public domain in countries where the copyright term is life+70 years (including all EU countries), unless an exception ...

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Jul 15, 2021 · Jean Sibelius Symphony No.4 in A minor, Op.63 Berliner Philharmoniker Herbert von Karajan, conductor Recorded at the Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin in February 1965 Originally released in 1965...

Completed in 1911; first performance in Helsinki on 3rd April 1911 (Orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). The fourth symphony was once considered to be the strangest of Sibelius’s symphonies, but today it is regarded as one of the peaks of his output.

Jul 20, 2023 · Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63 and The Swan of Tuonela (From the Four Legends from the Kalevala, Op. 22) by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). The Berlin Philharmonic conducted by Herbert von Karajan (1908-1989). Recorded in Berlin on May 16, 1965.

Because his opening was slower than typical for a classical symphony, Sibelius has turned the typical symphonic order around, placing the “fast” movement (Allegro molto vivace) second rather than third. A brilliant oboe leads dancing strings–but even here we cannot escape foreboding.

Oct 9, 2020 · Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63 by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Sir Colin Davis (1927-2013) conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Recorded in 1977, presumably in Boston.