COLIN DAVIS LSO 'LIVE' SIBELIUS

[Istvan]

What is the sound like on Davis's third Sibelius symphony cycle? I have been very dispappointed with what I have heard of performances recorded in the Barbican Centre (for instance, the same conductor's "Roméo et Juliette"), which sounds so dry and boxy.

[stenka razin]

Istvan, this is Sir Colin's third go round with the Sibelius. I cannot answer your question, but, Davis' Philips Boston and London RCA CDs are excellent, mate.

[Seán]

Istvan, like you I do not like the LSO recordings made in the Barbican, but we are stuck with them I 'm afraid.

[josé echenique]

Most of the LSO live recorded sound have been disappointing, especially when compared to the rival Live Concertgebouw recordings and most especially, the recent Live Bayerischen Rundfunks recordings which, from a Hi-Fi point of view are state-of-the-art.
Still not all the LSO Live sound the same, some are better than others.

[Donaldopato]

For Davis' Sibelius, I'd stick with the BSO recordings, visceral and well recorded for their age.

[val]

Yes, Colin Davis with the Boston Orchestra gave a very good version of Sibelius Symphonies, in special the 5th. The 2nd is also good.