Symphony No. 4 - Jean Sibelius
Information about Symphony No. 4 by Jean Sibelius, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The work was written in 1911, and is in the key of A minor.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Vänskä (BIS BIS-1996)
An excellent recording of both symphonies.
Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vänskä, 2012.
BIS BIS-1996
Coupled with Symphony No. 1
Vänskä (BIS BIS-CD-861)
Lahti Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vänskä.
BIS BIS-CD-861
Coupled with Symphony No. 1
Abravanel (Vanguard ATMCD1201)
Recorded in the unusual acoustics of the the Mormon Tabernacle in Utah, this is an excellent recording. Also available in DVD Audio disc 5.1 surround sound format.
Utah Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maurice Abravanel.
Vanguard ATMCD1201
Coupled with Symphonies Nos. 1 - 3