Jean Sibelius - Symphony No. 1 (Andrew Manze)

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Composer: Jean Sibelius

• Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 39

NDR Radiophilharmonie

Andrew Manze, conductor

Date: 2018 / 2026

Label: NDR Radiophilharmonie

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Sibelius' Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39, composed between 1898 and 1899, is a four-movement orchestral work that marked an important step in the composer’s career. Premiered in 1899 in Helsinki under Sibelius’s direction, the original version was later revised, with the final version introduced in 1900 in Berlin by Robert Kajanus. The British premiere followed in 1903 under Henry Wood. The symphony is notable for its expressive orchestration, particularly its prominent use of string and woodwind solos, including an opening clarinet passage that recurs later, contributing to its thematic cohesion and dramatic character

Andrew Manze (b. 1965) is acclaimed as one of today’s most inspiring conductors, known for his scholarship, energy, and warmth. Chief Conductor of the NDR Radiophilharmonie since 2014 (contract extended to 2023), he also became Principal Guest Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in 2018/19, with whom he recorded Vaughan Williams’s complete symphonies. His award-winning Pentatone recordings with the NDR focus on Mendelssohn and Mozart. In demand worldwide, he has conducted leading orchestras including the LA Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Concertgebouw, and Bavarian Radio Symphony. Formerly Artistic Director of the English Concert, he first gained prominence as a baroque violinist and remains active as a teacher, editor, and broadcaster.

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