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Paavo Berglund’s first Sibelius symphony cycle, recorded with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra across the 1970s, is recognised as one of the greats. Effortlessly at home in the music of his compatriot, Berglund went on to can revel in all three, among many other treasures besides.

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