Finland's greatest composer, Sibelius was a master of symphonic forms and orchestral scoring. His genius for thematic development and formal structure is nowhere more evident than in his second symphony. A staple of the orchestral repertoire, it is reproduced here from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition.

Three of the most popular modern violin concertos, reproduced from authoritative European and Russian editions: Sibelius' Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47-among the most played and recorded of all violin concertos; Elgar's Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61, a ravishing combination of bravura and sweetness; and Glazunov's Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82, a masterpiece of lyricism and virtuosity. Instrumentation.