The Sibelius recordings made with the Berliner Philharmoniker are also amongst his finest and most acclaimed recordings. Sibelius himself thought that Karajan had the greatest feeling for his music among conductors of his generation.

Finlandia, Op. 26
Lemminkäinen Suite (Legends of the Kalevala), Op. 22: II. the Swan of Tuonela (Andante Molto Sostenuto)
Tapiola, Op. 112
Karelia Suite, Op. 11: I. Intermezzo (Moderato)
Karelia Suite, Op. 11: II. Ballade (Tempo Di Menuetto)
Karelia Suite, Op. 11: III. Alla Marcia (Moderato)
2 Pieces from Kuolema, Op. 44: I. Valse Triste (Lento)