Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op 52
Composer: Jean Sibelius
Performers: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: John Storgårds
Recording date: 24 October 2012
Date of broadcast: 24 October 2014
Sibelius’s first two symphonies were very romantic in style, with sweeping tunes and big orchestra climaxes. His 3rd uses far smaller forces and has a more introspective and concentrated feel. It’s also unusual by having only 3 movements, and some have suggested that they correspond to the birth, death and resurrection of Christ. With hymn-like passages for the orchestra in all 3 movements, and an optimistic feel to the last, there is a certainly religious feel to this most accessible work.
Composer: Jean Sibelius
Performers: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: John Storgårds
Recording date: 24 October 2012
Date of broadcast: 24 October 2014