Sibelius - Symphonies 6 & 7

Classica-Répertoire 10; Penguin Guide 3 stars.

This album features Sibelius’s *Symphonies Nos. 6 and 7* along with his symphonic poem *Tapiola*, performed by the Lahti Symphony Orchestra under Osmo Vänskä. Sibelius's Sixth Symphony is noted for its serene, modal character, while the Seventh is a single-movement masterpiece blending grandeur and subtlety. *Tapiola* captures the mystical spirit of the Finnish forests, concluding Sibelius's orchestral legacy with its evocative, brooding atmosphere. These works highlight Sibelius’s mastery of symphonic form and his profound connection to the natural world.