Orchestral Favourites, Vol. XXIII

~ Release by Jean Sibelius; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, English String Orchestra, William Boughton (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

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1Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43: I. Allegretto
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
recorded at:
Watford Colosseum (fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
recording of:
Sinfonia nro 2 D-duuri, op. 43: I. Allegretto (Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43: I. Allegretto) (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (from 1900 until 1902)
publisher:
Breitkopf & Härtel
part of:
Sinfonia nro 2 D-duuri, op. 43 (Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43)
Jean Sibelius9:53
2Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43: II. Andante
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
recorded at:
Watford Colosseum (fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
recording of:
Sinfonia nro 2 D-duuri, op. 43: II. Tempo andante, ma rubato (Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43: II: Tempo andante, ma rubato) (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (from 1900 until 1902)
publisher:
Breitkopf & Härtel
part of:
Sinfonia nro 2 D-duuri, op. 43 (Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43)
Jean Sibelius13:53
3Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43: III. Vivacissimo
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
recorded at:
Watford Colosseum (fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
recording of:
Sinfonia nro 2 D-duuri, op. 43: III. Vivacissimo (Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43: III. Vivacissimo) (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (from 1900 until 1902)
publisher:
Breitkopf & Härtel
part of:
Sinfonia nro 2 D-duuri, op. 43 (Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43)
Jean Sibelius6:18
4Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43: IV. Alllegro moderato
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
recorded at:
Watford Colosseum (fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
recording of:
Sinfonia nro 2 D-duuri, op. 43: IV. Finale. Allegro moderato (Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43: IV. Finale: Allegro moderato) (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (from 1900 until 1902)
publisher:
Breitkopf & Härtel
part of:
Sinfonia nro 2 D-duuri, op. 43 (Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43)
Jean Sibelius13:51
5Finlandia, op. 26
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
recorded at:
Watford Colosseum (fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
recording of:
Finlandia, op. 26 (for orchestra) (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
premiered in:
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (on 1900-07-02)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1899)
revised by:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1900)
premiered at:
Konsertti (1900-07-02)
publisher:
Breitkopf & Härtel (in 1905)
part of:
Works of Jean Sibelius by opus number (number: op. 26)
version of:
Sanomalehdistön päivien musiikki, op. 25/26: VII. Tableau 6. Finland Awakes
Jean Sibelius8:22
6En saga, op. 9
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
recorded at:
Watford Colosseum (fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
recording of:
En saga, op. 9 (from 1990-11-28 until 1990-11-29)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1892)
revised by:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1902)
was commissioned by:
Robert Kajanus (Finnish composer and conductor)
premiered at:
Filharmonisen seuran 2. sinfonia-konsertti (1902-11-03)
premiered at:
Helsingin yliopiston päärakennus: juhlasali (Helsinki University: Great Hall) in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (on 1902-11-03)
part of:
Works of Jean Sibelius by opus number (number: op. 9)
revision of:
En Saga, op. 9 (original 1892 version)
Jean Sibelius19:17
7Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, op. 46: I. At the Castle
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46: I. At the Castle Gate (for orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1905)
part of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46 (for orchestra)
Jean Sibelius3:45
8Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, op. 46: II. Mélisande
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46: II. Mélisande (for orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1905)
part of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46 (for orchestra)
Jean Sibelius4:00
9Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, op. 46: III. By the Seashore
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46: III. By the Sea (for orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1905)
part of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46 (for orchestra)
Jean Sibelius2:02
10Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, op. 46: IV. By a Spring in the Park
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46: IV. By a Spring in the Park (for orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1905)
part of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46 (for orchestra)
Jean Sibelius1:54
11Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, op. 46: V. The Three Blind Sisters
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46: V. The Three Blind Sisters (for orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1905)
part of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46 (for orchestra)
Jean Sibelius2:12
12Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, op. 46: VI. Pastorale
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46: VI. Pastorale (for orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1905)
part of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46 (for orchestra)
Jean Sibelius1:54
13Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, op. 46: VII. Mélisande at the Spinning-Wheel
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46: VII. Mélisande at the Spinning Wheel (for orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1905)
part of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46 (for orchestra)
Jean Sibelius2:07
14Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, op. 46: VIII. Entr'acte
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46: VIII. Entr'acte (for orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1905)
part of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46 (for orchestra)
Jean Sibelius2:56
15Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, op. 46: IX. Mélisande's Death
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46: IX. Mélisande's Death (for orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1905)
part of:
Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 46 (for orchestra)
Jean Sibelius5:56
16Romance in C major, op.42
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Romance in C major, op. 42 (for string orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
premiered in:
Turku, Varsinais-Suomi (Finland Proper), Finland (on 1904-03-26)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1904)
premiered at:
[concert] (1904-03-26)
publisher:
Breitkopf & Härtel (in 1909)
part of:
Works of Jean Sibelius by opus number (number: op. 42)
Jean Sibelius4:14
17Andante Festivo
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Andante festivo, JS 34b (string orchestra and timpani) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
premiered in:
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (on 1939-01-01)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1938)
part of:
Sibelius-Werkverzeichnis (number: JS 34b)
arrangement of:
Andante festivo, JS 34a (string quartet)
Jean Sibelius3:35
18Valse Triste, op. 44
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Valse triste, op. 44 no. 1 (for orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1903)
revised by:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1904)
premiered at:
Konsertti (1904-04-25)
premiered at:
Svenska Teatern (Swedish Theatre, theatre in Helsinki, Finland) in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (on 1904-04-25)
part of:
2 Pieces from Kuolema, op. 44
revision of:
Kuolema, JS 113: No. 1. Tempo di valse lente (for orchestra)
Jean Sibelius5:20
19Suite Champetre, op. 98b: I. Piece caracteristique
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Suite champêtre, op. 98b: I. Pièce caractéristique (for string orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1923)
part of:
Suite champêtre, op. 98b (for string orchestra)
Jean Sibelius2:13
20Suite Champetre, op. 98b: II. Melodie elegiaque
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Suite champêtre, op. 98b: II. Melodie élégiaque (for string orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1923)
part of:
Suite champêtre, op. 98b (for string orchestra)
Jean Sibelius2:58
21Suite Champetre, op. 98b: III. Danse
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Suite champêtre, op. 98b: III. Danse (for string orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1923)
part of:
Suite champêtre, op. 98b (for string orchestra)
Jean Sibelius2:26
22Rakastava, op. 14: I. The Lover
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Rakastava, op. 14: I. Rakastava (Rakastava, op.14: I. The Lover, for timpani, triangle and string orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
premiered in:
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (on 1912-03-16)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Rakastava, op. 14 (for timpani, triangle and string orchestra)
Jean Sibelius3:35
23Rakastava, op. 14: II. The Way of the Lover
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Rakastava, op. 14: I. Rakastava (Rakastava, op.14: I. The Lover, for timpani, triangle and string orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
premiered in:
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (on 1912-03-16)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Rakastava, op. 14 (for timpani, triangle and string orchestra)
recording of:
Rakastava, op. 14: II. Rakastetun tie (Rakastava, op.14: II. The Path of His Beloved, for timpani, triangle and string orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Rakastava, op. 14 (for timpani, triangle and string orchestra)
Jean Sibelius2:35
24Rakastava, op. 14: III. Goodnight - Farewell!
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Rakastava, op. 14: III. Hyvää iltaa ... Jää hyvästi (Rakastava, op.14: III. Good Evening!...Farewell!, for timpani, triangle and string orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Rakastava, op. 14 (for timpani, triangle and string orchestra)
Jean Sibelius4:40
25Suite Mignonne, op. 98a: I. Petite Scene
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Suite mignonne, op. 98a: I. Petite scène (for two flutes and strings) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1921)
part of:
Suite mignonne, op. 98a (for two flutes and strings)
Jean Sibelius3:09
26Suite Mignonne, op. 98a: II. Polka
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Suite mignonne, op. 98a: II. Polka (for two flutes and strings) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1921)
part of:
Suite mignonne, op. 98a (for two flutes and strings)
Jean Sibelius1:53
27Suite Mignonne, op. 98a: III. Epiloge
orchestra:
English String Orchestra (aka English String Orchestra) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
conductor:
William Boughton (conductor) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
recording of:
Suite mignonne, op. 98a: III. Épilogue (for two flutes and strings) (from 1988-11-26 until 1988-11-27)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1921)
part of:
Suite mignonne, op. 98a (for two flutes and strings)
Jean Sibelius2:06