Symphonies 1 and 2 in Full Score (Dover Orchestral Music Scores)

Sibelius, Jean

ISBN 10: 0486278867 / ISBN 13: 9780486278865

Published by Dover Publications, 1993

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007445294

Synopsis:

Finland's greatest composer and a major figure in the development of Scandinavian music, Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) is admired for his complete mastery of symphonic form. Of the seven symphonies he composed, each differs greatly from the others, for Sibelius rarely approached the symphonic "problem" the same way. Each work seems committed to the thoughts, feelings and logic of the moment.
Sibelius's first two symphonies remain among his most accessible and popular. Of all his symphonic works, perhaps the First Symphony, composed in 1898-99, adheres most to classical form yet reflects the spirit of Nordic nationalism that came to be associated with the composer's music.
The Second Symphony, perhaps his most expansive and melodious work in symphonic form, demonstrates Sibelius's increasing command of orchestral form and scoring. These two major works are reprinted here from the definitive full-score editions published by Breitkopf & Härtel of Leipzig.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Symphonies 1 and 2 in Full Score (Dover ...
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good