Sibelius and his Masonic music : sounds in "silence" / Hermine Weigel Williams.
| Author/creator | Williams, Hermine Weigel |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lewiston, NY : Edwin Mellen Press, ©1998. |
| Description | xiii, 249 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations, music ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Studies in the history and interpretation of music ; v. 59 Studies in the history and interpretation of music ; v. 59. ^A231525 |
| Contents | Musique réligieuse -- The beginnings of freemasonry in England, Austria, Finland and America -- The first (1936) edition of masonic ritual music -- Onward, ye peoples! The influence of Downes and Sjöblom -- The Finlandia hymn -- The second (1950) edition of masonic ritual music -- The years 1950-1970 -- The poetic sources for opus 113 -- Masonic ritual music -- Leo Funtek's orchestration of opus 113. |
| Abstract | This study of Sibelius's Musique religieuse (opus 113) is based upon newly discovered autographed documents and related materials held in Masonic Lodge archives and private collections. In addition to addressing Sibelius's association with Freemasonry and the significance of his music for Masonic rituals, it sheds light on the composer's activities during his 'period of silence' (1927-1957), provides insight into the composer's religious views, and offers a different perspective on Sibelius's relationship with Americans. The author had access to and permission to print a number of letters from/to Sibelius held in private collections. |
| Bibliography note | Includes discography (pages 229-230), bibliographical references (pages 233-239), and index. |
| LCCN | 98006638 |
| ISBN | 0773483764 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.S54 W55 1998 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |