Jean Sibelius

Symphonie Nr. 2 D-Dur op. 43

Jean Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43 is undoubtedly one of the most sublime and powerful masterpieces of late-Romantic orchestral literature. The fact that Sibelius' now most-performed symphony initially provoked controversial aesthetic reactions following its early premieres in Finland seems hard to believe today given its overwhelming brilliance. From the pastoral woodwind motifs of the opening to the majestic, triumphant finale, the work unfolds an incomparable emotional depth and Nordic grandeur. This premium full score from the renowned publisher Breitkopf & Härtel guarantees utmost editorial precision and readability—indispensable for conductors, orchestras, and passionate score readers seeking to bring this monumental orchestral work to the stage.