Santtu-Mathias Rouvali / Gothenburg SO -Sinfonie 1; En Saga -Alpha CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 39

01. "I. Andante ma non troppo - Allegro energico"

02. "II. Andante (ma non troppo lento)"

03. "III. Scherzo: Allegro"

04. "IV. Finale : Andante - Allegro molto - Andante assai - Allegro molto come prima - Andante"

05. "En saga, Op. 9"

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Gothenburg S.o./ Santtu-matias Rouvali

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Symphony No.1/En Saga by Eugene Ormandy, released 4 January 2019. This version of Symphony No.1/En Saga comes as a 1xCD. - GOTHENBURG S.O./SANTTU-MATIAS ROUVALI

Alpha begins a complete cycle of the symphonies by Sibelius with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and it's new musical director, Finnish conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali. Originally a percussionist, the 33-year-old trained at the famous Sibelius Academy. His career took off after he stepped in at the last minute to conduct the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. In the great tradition of Finnish conductors Santtu-Matias Rouvali is known for his extremely physical and organic interpretations: "Music unmistakeably flows from him," commented The Sunday Times. When Bachtrack asked him how he shapes the orchestral sound, he replied: "I sing it, I move my hands the way I want it... The conductor should be able to show tempo somewhere in the body... I was also a drum kit player, so my feet and hands can do different things at the same time. When you read the score, you sing it in your head... I think it's the sense of inside groove that you get from playing percussion which is very important in Sibelius's music." In the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra he finds a prestigious cohort of musicians with an impressive discography, and joins a line of their illustrious musical directors, notably Neeme Jarvi, the orchestra's principal conductor from 1982 to 2004, but also Gustavo Dudamel- who made his first major recordings with the GSO- Christoph Eschenbach, Kent Nagano, and others.

The CD "Sinfonie 1; En Saga" by Santtu-Matias Rouvali and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, released by Alpha, presents a compelling interpretation of two iconic works from the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The album features Sibelius' First Symphony?a piece renowned for its sweeping romanticism and Nordic character?alongside his evocative tone poem "En Saga." Under the baton of Santtu-Matias Rouvali, one of Finland's most dynamic young conductors, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra delivers performances marked by both passion and precision. This release is an essential addition to any classical music collection, offering fresh insights into these masterpieces. Santtu-Matias Rouvali has rapidly established himself as a leading figure in contemporary orchestral music. Currently serving as chief conductor of both the Philharmonia Orchestra in London and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, he is celebrated for his energetic style and insightful interpretations. His recordings have garnered critical acclaim worldwide. Alpha Classics is known for its high-quality productions that combine artistic excellence with innovative programming. As part of Outhere Music Group, Alpha supports outstanding artists across genres while maintaining exceptional sound quality and presentation standards.

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ALPHA440

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