The Cambridge Companion to Sibelius [Hardcover]

An accessible and vivid introduction to life and music of Finland's greatest composer.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.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.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.Introduction Daniel M. Grimley; Part I. Forging a Voice: Perspectives on Sibelius Biography: 1. The national nomposer and the idea of Finnishness Matti Huttunen; 2. Vienna and the genesis of Jeal#©