Format : Sheet music
This collection of sheet music by the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius features 24 of his most enjoyable and influential pieces all newly-arranged especially for this volume. The tonal innovations and idiosyncraticcompositional style of this hugely prolific composer truly does illustrate the genuine Joy Of Sibelius. The pieces by Sibelius included in this collection exhibit the influencesthat he absorbed as well as his own stylistic developments. Sibelius' music was highly individual finding influence in nature and poetry as well as other composers such as Wagner Bruckner and Tchaikovsky. Many of hismost famous works are included here featuring Danse Élégiaque the 5 Morceaux Romantiques Op.101 and the finale of his Symphony No.5 Op.82. Other pieces like selectionsfrom the 13 Morceaux Impromptu Op.78 No.1 Romance Op.78 No.2 Suite Caractèristique Op.100 and The Fiddler brilliantly encapsulate what makes Sibelius' compositions so wonderful.His tone poems ideas about the thematic nature of symphonies and his musical contributions to the Finnish national identity have made him one of the most popular 20th century composers with time and retrospect dismissing somecontemporary critics' opinions of him. With 2015 coinciding with Sibelius' 150th birthday now is the perfect time to discover one of the giants of symphonic music or to rediscover a favourite of manypianists. The Joy Of... series is a constantly growing collection of musical editions that is now recognised and loved throughout the world. Originally compiled by the editorial hand ofrenowned teacher arranger and musicologist Denes Agay the series continues to reflect his influence and covers a wide variety of musical genres including the classics folk jazz blues ragtime and children s music. New titles
SKU: BR.EB-8855
ISBN 9790004184455. 9 x 12 inches.
In the meantime, piano experts tend to confirm Glenn Gould's view that Sibelius made an important contribution to the slim piano repertoire of the late romantic period. With the anthology Jean Sibelius: Piano Pieces compiled for the Sibelius Year 2015 (150th birthday), the Finnish composer has finally made it into the ranks of the piano composers. Kari Kilpelainen and Anna Pulkkis, the editors of the Complete Edition, have selected the most important pieces from all creative periods.The altogether four volumes of the Sibelius Complete Edition impressively refute the composer's self-doubts about the significance of his piano works.
SKU: HL.14030099
ISBN 9788759855980. 8.25x11.75x0.042 inches. French.
A fabulous work for Piano by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, one of the most influential symphonic composers of the late 19th and early 20th century. The Birch or Le Bouleau is a beautiful piece from the fourth movement of Five Pieces or Cinq Morceaux Op.75. For Solo Piano.
SKU: HL.14030057
ISBN 9788759857434. 8.25x11.75x0.066 inches. English.
Jean Sibelius' 1915 compositions, Opus 78 are characterised by their sheer musicality and design for home study and performance. Beautifully arranged for Solo Piano by Karl Ekman, Romanze Op.78 No.2 stands out, following on from the previous piece. It changes the mood dramatically to a fragrant and sweetly uplifting atmosphere; nostalgic, poignant and sentimentally romantic.
SKU: HL.14030047
ISBN 9788759852095. 8.25x11.75x0.048 inches.
The Piano music of Jean Sibelius ranks among the greatest of Finnish music, and his 1924 set Five Characteristic Impressions demonstrates his importance, particularly in the field of Tone Poems. The fifth piece of this set, In Mournful Mood is a slower piece than the others, but is moving nonetheless. It is an impressionist piece that expresses imagery of reality with fabulous tonality and colour.
SKU: HL.14029992
ISBN 9788759851036. 8.25x11.75x0.095 inches. English.
Jean Sibelius' Opus 78 is characterised by its sheer musicality and design for home study. The set closes with an agile study called Rigaudon, a lively and testing piece which is a real challenge for an amateur violinist but one which they will enjoy immensely! The title mirrors an eighteenth-century Gavotte-like French dance and with rapid arpeggios and stuttering pizzicato creates this powerful sense of urgency and rhythm.
SKU: HL.14030065
ISBN 9788774552024. 8.25x11.75x0.176 inches. French.
The Sonatina In E Major For Violin And Piano (Op. 80) was composed in 1915, and first published in 1921. It is written in three movements: Lento - Allegro; Andantino; Lento - Allegretto - Vivace. Although it is one of the composer's later works, it is written in an early style, and recalls his childhood memories.
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was a violinist and composer of the Nationalist school. He remains the leading cultural icon of his native Finland, having become the musical and artistic figurehead of the Finnish independence movement during his lifetime. He is best remembered for his symphonic poem Finlandia, and alsohis seven symphonies.
