Jean Sibelius completed this work in February 1923 and conducted the premiere in Helsinki on February 19 of that same year. His first reference to the work in 1918 described it as 'wild and passionate in character. Dark with pastoral contrasts. Probably in 4 movements...intensifying in a dark orchestral swell [until] the main theme is drowned.' At the same time he cautioned that his plan could c…
The Oarsman-The Piano music of Jean Sibelius ranks among the greatest of Finnish music and his 1924 set Five Charactereistic mpressions demonstrates his importance. The third piece of this set The Oarsman is the pick of the bunch having an uplifting Spanish theme and flavour. It is an impressionist piece that captures the flair and the imagery of reality with fabulous tonality and colour.
Full Score-Jean Sibelius' The Tempest Op.109 (1925-26) -Incidental Music to William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'. For soloists (S M T 2Bar) Chorus and Orchestra. Parts are for hire: hire@ewh.dk
15 Selected Songs by Jean Sibelius for Voice and Piano. This collection can be understood as an introduction to the Finnish composer's extensive and highly varied lieder output. Selected from various collections the songs represent a stylistically broad spectrum. The compilation comprises only lieder that were originally written in Swedish and provides singable German and English translations th…
Andrea Ramsey Choral Series-Offering both the Finnish text and a singable English translation here is a song by the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. An IPA guide is provided on the inside cover making it very accessible to present this in the original language. The title translates to Was It a Dream? and this is beautifully reflected in the atmospheric piano accompaniment. The vocal ranges a…
Five Pieces Op. 75 No. 4-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.
The Fiddler-The Piano music of Jean Sibelius ranks among the greatest of Finnish music and his 1924 set Five Charactereistic mpressions demonstrates his importance. The second piece in this set The Fiddler has a dance-like theme and is an impressionist piece that captures the imagery of reality with tonality and colour.
This pocket sized book contains Humoresques III - VI Op.89 for Violin solo and Orchestra by Jean Sibelius. This handy study score can be easily referenced.
The Village Church-The Piano music of Jean Sibelius ranks among the greatest of Finnish music and his 1924 set Five Charactereistic Impressions demonstrates his importance. The first of this set The Village Church is a ceremonial theme bringing to mind the oaccasions and events that surround a small place of worship and that is perfect for ushering in the start of a programme. An impressionist p…
The Storm-The Piano music of Jean Sibelius ranks among the greatest of Finnish music and his 1924 set Five Charactereistic mpressions demonstrates his importance. The fourth piece of this set The Storm is a rapid rendition of the energy and fluidity of a storm. It is an impressionist piece that captures the imagery of reality with fabulous tonality and colour.
This pocket sized book contains Humoresques I - II Op.87 Nos.1/2 the first two of Jean Sibelius' Humoresques for Violin solo and Orchestra. This handy study score can be easily referenced. Duration 3 minutes.
Cinq Morceaux Op. 75 No. 2-A fabulous work for Solo Piano by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius one of the most influential symphonic composers of the late 19th and early 20th century. The Solitary Fir Tree is a beautiful piece from the second movement of his Five Pieces or Cinq Morceaux Op.75.
In Mournful Mood-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 ton…
A tremendous work for Solo Piano dating from 1916. This is number 10 in his set of 13 Pieces. Jean Sibelius’ 13 Morceaux Op.76 were all composed between 1911 and 1919 and form a fantastic set of pieces that contains much variation in tempo mood and character.
