Sibelius Symphony No 2 - Lorin Maazel - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Lorin Maazel’s recording of Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra stands as a distinguished interpretation that unites architectural clarity with orchestral refinement. Maazel approaches the symphony as a single, organically evolving structure, shaping Sibelius’s thematic growth with firm control and a keen sense of proportion. The Vienna Philharmonic responds with playing of exceptional polish, its characteristic warmth and flexibility lending the performance an authority that is both dignified and compelling.
The contribution of Decca’s sound is integral to the success of this recording. Captured with the label’s hallmark naturalism, the orchestra is presented in a spacious, well-balanced acoustic that enhances clarity without sacrificing warmth. Strings have body and sheen, inner voices are easily discernible, and the winds retain their distinctive Viennese color while blending seamlessly into the overall texture. Brass possesses weight and brilliance, yet never dominates, allowing Sibelius’s carefully layered orchestration to speak with coherence and impact.
Artist(s): Conductor – Lorin Maazel
Orchestra – The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Recording Info: Producer: Erik Smith
Engineer: Gordon Parry
Recorded May 1964 at Sofiensaal, Vienna
Sourced from a 4-track tape
Components used for Transfer: Analog: Transport - Nagra 4SJ modified with Flux Heads
Preamp - Merril Audio Master MX Tape Head Preamp
Digital: Merging Hapi Analog to Digital Converter clocked by an Antelope Audio 10MX Atomic Clock
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Power Conditioning: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 for all components with Shunyata Sigma-X Power Cords.
All components are grounded to Shunyata ALTAIRA Hubs
1 Allegretto 9:36
2 Tempo Andante, Ma Rubato 12:52
3 Vivacissimo 5:56
4 Finale - Allegro Moderato 13:52
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