Sibelius Violin Concerto Mvmt. III (Unrevised 1903-4 Version)

The third movement of Jean Sibelius's masterpiece in its original, unedited incarnation.

Note: I tried not to be too obnoxious in the choice or number of images. I didn't have a whole lot of time, but I chose a few images that I think embody the piece well.

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Music

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• sibelius
• original
• violin
• kavakos
• allegro
• ma
• non
• tanto
• unrevised
• 1903
• 1904
• nature
• finland
• classical

[ipmoic]

Just a horrible recording with Kavakos sounding like he's offstage! I don't agree that this is how it normally sounds in a "live" performance. His lack of "presence" on this recording is very disturbing.

I also prefer the tempo he chooses in his Verbier performance--here on YouTube-- A bit livelier.

However, I am in love with this original concept. A totally different piece. Sweeter, more mood shifts and, frankly, more like what I expect from Sibelius and his monumental symphonies.

[ironmagma]

@ipmoic Well, it was recorded in a church, so I'm sure the acoustics aren't ideal.

[ironmagma]

I love 2:07.

[OriginalMoonbeam]

Thank you so very much..this is one of my favorite violin concertos--I collect different violinists recordings and I surely want to get a copy of this CD! This has been SO interesting, being allowed a glimpse into the original ideas of the composer--I honestly prefer the "finished" product as it is much more cohesive, but this has some fabulous things that were cut..what a master craftsman Sibelius was!

[itapirkanmaa]

The aim of the producer von Bahr has been natural balance and sound as it should be. It's the solo spot miking that's unnatural!

[etonrocks]

@ipmoic ok, fair enough, there i agree with you, sorry for misunderstanding what you said

[ipmoic]

@etonrocks You misunderstand my comment. I LOVE how Kavakos plays. It's the recording engineer that has produced a lousy final product. Church setting or not, the "presence: of the violinist could have been far better presented with proper miking.

[etonrocks]

@ipmoic

you may not like his stage presnce but i'd love to see you play any better..

[Tolstoevskii]

JUST THANK YOU!!!\

for this version!!!!\

[volodja222]

@misterbg1

actually because in that time nobody couldn't play it on necessary level to make sibelius and critics happy and satisfied

[BBRENTTAGHAPP]

@themusicdr i believe the descendants of sibelius only allowed one recording and have not released the manuscript for publication

[themusicdr]

has only kavakos played this and if so how come no-one else has done so