The Sibelius companion / edited by Glenda Dawn Goss.

Other author Goss, Glenda Dawn, editor.
Format Book
Publication InfoWestport, CT : Greenwood Press, 1996.
Descriptionxvi, 449 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Sibelius, Jean, 1865-1957--Criticism and interpretation.

Contents Jean Sibelius and Vienna / Peter Revers -- Sibelius, the Kalevala, and Karelianism / William. A. Wilson -- Sibelius and Wagner / Eero Tarasti -- Sibelius's Second Symphony and the legacy of symphonic lyricism / David Haas -- The violin concerto / Erkki Salmenhaara -- The essence of Sibelius: creation myths and rotational cycles in Luonnotar / James Hepokoski -- "Symphonic Fantasy": a synthesis of symphonic thinking in Sibelius's Seventh Symphony and Tapiola / Veijo Murtomaki -- The songs / Valeri Siren -- Choral music / Daniel Politoske -- Observations on music and musicians / compiled by Glenda Dawn Goss -- Sibelius's Seventh Symphony: an introduction to the manuscript and printed sources / Kari Kilpelainen ; translated and revised by James Hepokoski -- Sibelius and England / Laura Gray -- Sibelius research / Fabian Dahlstrom ; translated by Margareta O. Thompson.
Abstract This book 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. Some of the topics examined, particularly the vocal music, including Luonnotar, which is here given a brilliant and provocative analysis, have previously been neglected. Other chapters deal with more familiar works, such as the Second and the Seventh Symphonies, which are approached in the light of recent scholarship and fresh perspective. Readers will find new light on Sibelius's biography, the first English-language investigation ever done of Sibelius and Karelianism, pioneering sketch studies, new analytical methods for understanding the music, studies in reception history, an assessment of the state of Sibelius research with a rich bibliography, the most complete chronological catalogue of works available, and a full Register of Names that identifies in considerable detail over 100 individuals and organizations important in Sibelius's creative life. Written in an accessible style, newly researched and fully documented, this book will interest scholars, students, and music enthusiasts alike.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 317-321) and indexes.
LCCN 96005833
ISBN0313283931 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.S54 S53 1996 ✔ Available Place Hold