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Sibelius, Sibelius, Sibelius

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NSO & Vladimir Ashkenazy, Staying True to Sibelius
Washington Post, May 30, 2008

National Symphony Orchestra
Vladimir Ashkenazy, guest conductor
Sibelius, Symphonies 1 and 7, and The Oceanides
Kennedy Center Concert Hall

2 comments:

  1. "While the First Symphony is indebted to the German symphonic tradition .."

    It is also indepted to the Russian symphonic tradition.

    Otherwise a fine review.

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  2. Yeah, I know what you mean. There are some real Tchaikovsky moments in the fourth movement. Thanks.

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