Berliner Sinfonie-Orchester/Kurt Sanderling/Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra/Theodore Kuchar/Royal Scottish National Orchestra a.o. - Nordic Symphonies

This generous 10 CD set presents a comprehensive collection of symphonies written by Nordic composers: Sibelius (1865-1957), Grieg (1843-1907), Stenhammar (1871-1927), Alfven (1872-1960), Nielsen (1865-193)and Svendsen (1840-1911). Their Symphonies hold a unique place in music history, blending lush melodies with the evocative power of nature. They drew inspiration from their rugged landscapes, infusing their works with a deep connection to their Nordic roots, enriching the classical repertoire with unparalleled emotional depth. The set presents the complete 7 symphonies by Sibelius and 6 symphonies by Nielsen, and a selection of symphonies by Svendsen, Stenhammar, Alfven and Grieg. Excellent performances by the Berliner Sinfonie-Orchester/Kurt Sanderling (Sibelius), Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra/Theodore Kuchar (Nielsen: 10/10 performance/recording on Classicstoday.com), the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Malmo Symphony Orchestra.