Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43
The Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43, is a four-movement work for orchestra written from 1901 to 1902 by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
He began writing the symphony in winter 1901 in Rapallo, Italy, shortly after the successful premiere of the popular Finlandia. Sibelius said, "My second symphony is a confession of the soul."
Movements
- Allegretto
- Tempo andante, ma rubato
- Vivacissimo
- Finale. Allegro moderato
Recommended recordings
- Boston Symphony Orchestra · Colin Davis YouTubeSpotify (subscription)
- Berliner Philharmoniker · Herbert von Karajan YouTubeSpotify (subscription)