BBC Philharmonic
Bax greatly admired the music of Sibelius, so much so that he dedicated his Fifth
Symphony, written in 1932, to the Finnish composer. The extent to which Sibelius's influence can be heard in the work, however, has always been the subject of debate. Presented by Sandy Burnett. Sibelius Karelia Suite, Op 11 Conductor Paavo Jarvi
Bax Symphony No 5
Conductor Vernon Handley Sibelius Symphony No 5
Conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier