Symphony No. 2 - Jean Sibelius
Information about Symphony No. 2 by Jean Sibelius, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
Sibelius's most popular symphony.
The work was written in 1902, and is in the key of D major.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
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 & 4
Vänskä (BIS BIS-CD-862)
Lahti Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vänskä.
BIS BIS-CD-862
Coupled with Symphony No. 3
Jansons (AVRO/Radio4 8)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Mariss Jansons, 2005.
AVRO/Radio4 8