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Sibelius: Symphony No. 2. LSO 0105
'Davis reminds us now just how great he is in Sibelius with a marvellous new recording of the Second Symphony the strength of this performance, where a patient (and all the more involving for that) build-up leads to a shattering finale. Davis loves Sibelius, and the orchestra clearly love playing for him. Listening to a Sibelius performance of this calibre, there's no other composer one would rather hear'. 'Disc of the Month', Gramophone, June 2007

'This is an absolutely magnificent performance of the Second Symphony from first bar to last, reinforcing yet again the contention that live performances by great orchestras and conductors often have the edge over multi-edited studio recordings The sense of musical atmosphere is superbly maintained throughout and is well caught in this excellent recording [Pohjola's Daughter] is given an equally outstanding reading. This disc is a serious challenger for orchestral record of the year by any standards.' International Record Review, May 2007

'this might turn out to be the finest Sibelius cycle on disc superbly handled by these fine players under a master Sibelian.' The Observer, 29 April 2007

'There is so much about these performances that is ear-opening - or just plain magnificent.' BBC Music Magazine, June 2007