Sibelius, Jean - 3 Lieder and Sinfonien Nos. 2, 4 & 5 (2CD) - Symphony Orchestra of the Südwestfunk Baden-Baden

Austrian conductor Hans Rosbaud (1895–1962) is known for his interpretations of Mozart, Mahler, Bruckner, and other composers of the Second Viennese School, but his interpretations of Sibelius are less well known. Rosbaud made acclaimed Sibelius recordings for Deutsche Grammophon between 1948 and 1962, including Finlandia, Karelia, and Tapiola. In this collection, SWR Classic presents studio recordings from 1955 and 1961 of Symphonies Nos. 2, 4, and 5, as well as Three Songs for Bass and Orchestra, featuring Kim Borg. Rosbaud's direct and forensic conducting style is well suited to the music of the Finnish master, as these recordings from the SWR archives demonstrate.