Sibelius Orchestral Works An Owner's Manual |
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| Author:
| Hurwitz, David |
| ISBN: | 978-1-57467-149-0 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2007 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $66.99 |
Book Description:
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John Sibelius was considered Finland's greatest composer, one of the most distinctive and appealing musical voices in the first half of the 20th century. His example led to an unprecedented cultural flowering in his homeland. This book examines over 80 orchestral pieces, from his songs and choruses to symphonies, overtures, and theatrical music.
John Sibelius was considered Finland's greatest composer, one of the most distinctive and appealing musical voices in the first half of the 20th century. His example led to an unprecedented cultural flowering in his homeland. This book examines over 80 orchestral pieces, from his songs and choruses to symphonies, overtures, and theatrical music.