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Sibelius: Korppoo Trio

Korppoo Trio
Sibelius: Korppoo Trio
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With some planned recording sessions shelved because of the pandemic, Yarlung has been taking the time to issue some of their existing recordings on 45-rpm platters. Mark Lehman reviewed the original 2-CD set that included this trio in Issue 268, calling Yarlung’s work “the epitome of sonic realism.” Hold onto your earlobes, because the vinyl knocks the CD into a cocked hat. The clarity is still there, but the vinyl—mastered by Bernie Grundman—offers more of the hall’s resonance, a more relaxed atmosphere, and a much sweeter tone. I’m gobsmacked at the difference. The sole, minor drawback is having to flip the disk mid-Andante. Sibelius was 22 when he wrote this fresh, outdoorsy trio for himself and his siblings. He was a fine violinist and wrote himself a fairly showy part, though the whole trio is clearly meant to be put together without too much struggle. He nods Beethoven’s way several times but never strays from his own path; some trills and tremolos in the Andante are spine-tinglingly inventive. The outer movements are positively perky, a quality I had yet to hear from Sibelius. I like a richer violin sound, but otherwise the performers are fantastic. Don’t miss this. 

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