This Companion provides an up-to-date introduction to the life and music of Finland's greatest composer, Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Divided into four sections, it explores Sibelius's early career, his major musical achievements, historical reception and influence, and the performance and interpretation of his work. Sibelius emerges as one of the most striking figures in twentieth-century music. The book will be of interest to performers and the general public as well as serious scholars.
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"...includes especially illuminating surveys of the songs and of the miniatures..." J. Behrens, The Glenn Gould School, The Royal Conservatory of Music, Choice
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This Companion provides an accessible, vivid and up-to-date introduction to life and music of Finland's greatest composer, Jean Sibelius (1865 1957). The book will be of interest to a wide readership, including performers and members of the general public as well as serious scholars. Divided into four sections, the Companion explores Sibelius's early career, his major musical achievements, his historical reception and influence, and the performance and interpretation of his work. Placed in this wider perspective, Sibelius emerges as one of the most striking and individual figures in twentieth-century music.
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Sibelius's historical position is tricky to define. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chromatic signature, sketch for opening theme, marvellous themes, contrapuntal cadence, infinity row, first cadenza, trombone theme, perfect authentic cadence, rounded binary, national composer, valse triste, later symphonies, molto moderato, structural closure, third symphony, first symphony, violin concerto, tone poem, violin pieces, musical authorities, salon music, closing group, national concert, symphonic tradition Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fifth Symphony, Seventh Symphony, Fourth Symphony, Second Symphony, Sixth Symphony, Pohjola's Daughter, Music Institute, James Hepokoski, Kullervo Symphony, Rosa Newmarch, Robert Kajanus, Jean Sibelius, Maidens of the Island, The Swan of Tuonela, Erik Tawaststjerna, Helsinki Philharmonic, The Bard, Vaughan Williams, Second World War, Sibelius's Fifth, First World War, Ida Ekman, Martin Wegelius, Orchestral Society, Richard Strauss New!
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Sibelius's historical position is tricky to define. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chromatic signature, sketch for opening theme, marvellous themes, contrapuntal cadence, infinity row, first cadenza, trombone theme, perfect authentic cadence, rounded binary, national composer, valse triste, later symphonies, molto moderato, structural closure, third symphony, first symphony, violin concerto, tone poem, violin pieces, musical authorities, salon music, closing group, national concert, symphonic tradition Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fifth Symphony, Seventh Symphony, Fourth Symphony, Second Symphony, Sixth Symphony, Pohjola's Daughter, Music Institute, James Hepokoski, Kullervo Symphony, Rosa Newmarch, Robert Kajanus, Jean Sibelius, Maidens of the Island, The Swan of Tuonela, Erik Tawaststjerna, Helsinki Philharmonic, The Bard, Vaughan Williams, Second World War, Sibelius's Fifth, First World War, Ida Ekman, Martin Wegelius, Orchestral Society, Richard Strauss New!
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