Jean Sibelius

A magnificent work for Violin (or Cello) and Piano dating from 1915 written by influential Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.

Among the best of Jean Sibelius’ oeuvre are his 1917 compositions the Humoresques. This fabulous and charming concerto was divided into two groups for publication Opus 87 and Opus 89 and demonstrates his sublime skill with the Violin. He used a considerably smaller Orchestra accompaniment to the Violin in the second group but maintained the subtlety of depth and texture. Though there are traditional elements to all parts of this opus Humoresque No. 4 harks back to the past the most reminiscent of the delicacy of mid-nineteenth century musical miniatures. Virtuosic and challenging the soloist has the opportunity to indulge in a more traditionallyexhibitionistic display. This work features a seperate Violin part with a Piano reduction of the String Orchestra by Karl Ekman.

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.

3. Valse triste. Par SIBELIUS JEAN. 3. Valse Triste/ Répertoire / Violon et Piano

The Humoresques which for publication were divided into two groups Opus 87 and Opus 89 were all composed during 1917. The astute violinist will find that the seemingly clear-cut contours of Humoresque No.6 a delicately-framed piece are a formidable musical challenge indeed. Violin with piano reduction.