MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Sibelius: Symphony No 5 in E flat major, Op. 82 / Night Ride and Sunrise

"Rattles account of the Fifth Symphony with the Philharmonia was to the 1980s what Karajan's Berlin account was to the 1960s. It collected numerous prizes. Everything about it feels right: the control; of pace and texture and the balance of energy and response. The development of the first movement has a compelling sense of mystery and the transition to the Scherzo section is beautifully judged. The Philharmonia Orchestra play spendidly and the EMI recording is very good indeed." (3 Stars Penguin Stereo Guide)