Cassazione, Op.6

Sibelius: Cassazione, first version. 'The piece is played and recorded with wit, rapacious energy and gripping concentration. Sibelius must have had a sense of humour to call this work a 'cassation'. It is more of a Ballade for orchestra. Serious Sibelians need to hear this' (Music Web).

Music Web International: outstanding: 'Hardcore Sibelians will need no second bidding. In fact they will have bought this CD long before reading this review. They are most unlikely to be disappointed for this disc contains some vintage Sibelius'; Gramophone: outstanding; BBC Music Magazine: outstanding: Penguin Guide 3 stars, outstanding.