{"product_id":"4589538750985","title":"Santtu-Matias Rouvali - Sibelius: Symphony No.2 - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJean Sibelius\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[Rouvali \u0026amp; the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Present the Second Installment of Sibelius!]\nFollowing the first release featuring Sibelius’s Symphony No. 1 and “En Saga” (ALPHA440\/NYCX-10035) with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, of which he is the principal conductor, this second installment pairs Symphony No. 2 with “Christian II.” Just as in Symphony No. 1, he demonstrates his distinctive interpretations of phrasing and dynamics throughout this recording. This weaves a new narrative, portraying the work from a fresh perspective while ultimately reaching a climax that feels as though one is enveloped in a majestic landscape. The paired work, *Christian II*, is a suite drawn from incidental music that Sibelius composed just before completing his Symphony No. 1. Written for a play by his friend Adolf Paul—based on a real king who ruled Scandinavia in the 16th century—it is a fine work characteristic of Sibelius, combining simple beauty and grand scale within a youthful style.\nIn a recent interview, Rouvali spoke passionately about the score of this work by Sibelius, preserved by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and bearing annotations by Neeme Järvi. Rooted in his strong affection for Sibelius—a composer of whom his native Finland is proud—and his deep understanding of the work, he delivers an exceptionally beautiful and powerful performance.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595505590561,"sku":"4589538750985","price":2970.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589538750985.jpg?v=1790481397","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4589538750985","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}