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Finland’s greatest composer and a major figure in the development of Scandinavian music, Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) is revered in Western music for his mastery of symphonic forms and orchestral scoring. Sibelius’ first two symphonies remain among his most accessible and popular. These two masterly works are reprinted here from the definitive full-score editions published by Breitkopf & Härtel of Leipzig.
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As expected
For a Dover score, this is standard.You get what you pay for--it's a reprint, which means the quality is only as good as the original was.For a student like me, it works very well as a study score.If you want to be picky, it is a pain to have to remember which line is which instrument (and what key the instruments are in, e.g. Trumpet in F in #1) since the instruments are only given on the first page of each movement (with a few exceptions throughout the score).

Sibelius-A Modern Master
These two symphonies are the greatest of a modern composer. They are deep, emotional, and very melodic. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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When Erik Tawaststjerna completed his multi-volume study of Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) in the late 1980s, it was anticipated that it would become the definitive source for information about the life and music of Finland's most revered composer. While there is no denying the musicological significance of Tawaststjerna's contribution, one nevertheless searches in vain among the pages of this monumental work for any discussion of Sibelius's association with Freemasonry or his "Musique religieuse" (opus 113).Prior to 1998, only one study of Sibelius's Masonic music had been published. It was written by Einari Marvia in Finnish, a language not readily accessible to most scholars. It therefore seemed appropriate to publish, in English, another study of this work, one that would draw not only from Marvia's research but also from a number of newly discovered documents. The author's first edition of Sibelius and His Masonic Music (1998) and its supplement (1999) has now been revised and presented here in a single volume.Those who have expressed an interest in discerning Sibelius's views of religion will find this study offers considerable information about that aspect of the composer's life. Opus 113 had become for him an expression of his belief in the universality of the Divine, a belief given credence in the beauty and wonder of nature. ... Read more

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Distinguished by a simplicity and lucidity that has made it one of Sibelius’ most popular works, the Fifth Symphony, according to Grove’s, "is simply in its most characteristic manifestations, unlike any other music." Popular with concert audiences for its rich, deeply stirring score, the work is reprinted here unabridged from the original 1921 full-score edition.
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Very good copy of Sibelius' fifth symphony
This score is very good, very easy to read, and as I hoped, very fun. It is quite nice to be able to follow along with the recording like this, and gives me a true insight into the composer's brilliance. Just as enjoyable as reading a book! I highly recommend this item!

Dover Score of Sibelius 5th Symphony
Nice score from Dover. There are some minor corrections made in latest Hansen scores (this is a reprint from first Hansen print), so it is recommended to check them out. More of that I wait for new complete edition, the blue one to come out after copyright issues are over in Europe. The new edition of Sibelius 2nd and Kullervo-Symphony already exists and is highly recommended, although very expensive in big format (the study score of 2nd has just come out as well). ... Read more

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Sibelius Studies presents a new portrait of this popular and prolific composer. Sibelius's symphonies often have been mentioned in the same breath with Beethoven's; indeed, in the twentieth century, they have enjoyed a commensurate popularity. The book contextualizes Sibelius' symphonies and tone poems in the larger development of European music, especially its transition from late romanticism to modernism. The relationship between Sibelius the man and his music, his personal life and creative work, is explored, with new revelations emerging from sketches, diaries, and letters. ... Read more

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Mostly good, but not so fast...
Sibelius Studies seemed like a groundbreaking book on Sibelius, that is, however, until I got to the editor's own chapter in the book.What one finds in this chapter is an antiquated theory (Schenkerian Analysis) being used in an irresponsible manner.In other words, even other leading Schenkerian scholars would most likely take issue with Jackson's disregard for fundamental Schenkerian principles.Were it not for this disturbing chapter in the book, I would have kept my copy instead of donating it to the local homeless shelter.Needless to say, but of course I'm saying it anyway, I would not recommend this book to anyone. ... Read more

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This sheet music was newly engraved from early and authoritative editions. ... Read more

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Instrumentation: Violin, Viola, Violoncello.Set of Parts ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Finland’s greatest composer created imaginative, individualistic works for keyboard, drawing upon the wealth of folkloric traditions associated with his native land. This unique compilation presents of the best of Sibelius’ piano music in one convenient, inexpensive volume. Carefully chosen selections include original piano transcriptions by the composer of the tone poem Finlandia and Valse triste. Also featured: Six Impromptus, Sonata in F Major, Kyllikki (Three Lyric Pieces), Three Sonatinas, Two Rondinos, three flower pieces, five tree pieces, and assortment of six character pieces. Authoritative editions.
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Sibelius's Fifth is one of the great late-Romantic symphonies.In this searching account, based on a wealth of new information, James Hepokoski takes a fresh look at the work and its composer.His findings have implications beyond Sibelius himself into the entire repertory of post-Wagnerian symphonic composition.In addition to providing a descriptive analytical overview, the book also chronicles the work's initial composition and subsequent revisions.It concludes with a discussion of the composer's own prescribed tempos, along with a comparison of several different recordings. ... Read more

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An informative and enjoyable guide to a powerful symphony that underwent a long genesis
Jean Sibelius' Symphony No. 5 is one of the great achievements of late Romanticism and stands as the Finnish composer's most widely loved works in that genre. It is a piece ingenious in its internal workings and with a great history behind it and, and James Hepokoski presents this all to us in his entry in the Cambridge Music Handbooks series.

Before even talking about the symphony itself, Hepokoski gives us a great deal of background. We see Sibelius, the composer of the radical Fourth symphony where dissonance is unleashed, meets the music of Schoenberg. He realizes that he can't compete in that area and decides to blaze his own unique path. This, Hepokoski notes, was only one episode in a great encounter between "modernists" (the generation of the 1860s) and makers of the "new music" (the Second Viennese School and others). Out of this encounter Sibelius fashioned between 1912 and 1915 five central concepts for his music: content-based forms ("fantasias"), rotational form (varied multisectional strophes), teleological genesis ("phenomenological" reflection), Klang meditation, and the interrelation and fusion of movements.

One all this is established, Hepokoski gets to the Fifth itself. We follow the long course the symphony took towards completion, amply illustrated by extracts from Sibelius' diaries and correspondence. Many of his musical sketches are here, and it is remarkable how so much of the material that Sibelius was writing during this time found its place in the Sixth and Seventh symphonies, making this guide useful for fans of those as well. The exact modifications Sibelius made in the rewriting of the Fifth in 1916 and 1919 are clearly explained, and the reasons for these changes are suggested from the critical reaction to the earlier two performances. The commentary on the music itself of the 1919 version is relevatory, for although Sibelius' symphony is quite accessible and its main lines quite elegant, Hepokoski can draw your attention to little details that make it all the more enjoyable.

A final chapter discusses the different editions published and Sibelius' own tempo markings set down late in life. Hepokoski compares some widely available recordings of the Fifth. Vanska's recordings of Sibelius' orchestral works are increasingly seen as the cream of the crop, and it is a pity that they could not be included in the discussion of performances here. In fact, most of the recordings that Hepokoski examines are those made with foreign conductors like Karajan, Davis, Ashkenazy and Bernstein who arguably distorted the work by making it too generically Romantic and expunging it of Sibelius' unique character.

It's a pity that there isn't any section on the impact of Sibelius' Fifth on later composers. Per Norgard has stated that the scoring of the Swan Hymn's second appearance in the third movement, where the bass plays the theme at the same time as the horns at one third the speed, was a major inspiration for his own multidimensional thinking.

One should have a score of the final version at hand to follow Hepokoski's commentary, as he often refers to bar numbers. And though he wrote the book at a time when the only recording of the 1915 version was a tape passed around in the academic community,readers today are fortunate that a BIS CD is available where Osmo Vanska leads the Lahti Symphony Orchestra in a performance of both the 1915 and 1919 versions.

Good insight and information
This book is very informative. It gives a good insight on Sibelius' attitude to composing, his fears and his view of his standing to his pears. It also gives a good overview on the Symphony and an interesting approach to Sibelius' form. Those interested in Sibelius' metronome markings on the Symphony from 1947 find a good comparison to the most recordings, which is very revealing.
A very helpful book for me to get close to the piece for study and hopefully for a good performance of it next week. ... Read more

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This comprehensive study of the evolution of Finnish art music traces the development of Sibelius's musical language and the impact of Finnish history, culture, and nationalism on it while asserting the importance of rhythm and the germ motif technique as cornerstones of Sibelius's works. The impact of folk music on melody, phrase construction, and harmony; Sibelius's position as found of Finnish art music; and the evolution of Sibelian trends in younger Finnish composers are thoroughly detailed. A discography provides ready access and complete information on the works. ... Read more

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The Sibelius Companion represents in its collected chapters the most advanced research in the field of Sibelius studies today. Since mid-century, so much new information has come to light that our understanding of both the man and his music has changed profoundly. These changes are fully represented in the present volume. ... Read more