The second symphony showcases Sibelius's mastery of symphonic forms and orchestral scoring, highlighting his exceptional talent for thematic development and formal structure. As Finland's greatest composer, his work reflects a deep understanding of musical architecture, making this symphony a significant contribution to classical music.
A group of resourceful kids start "solution-seekers.com," a website where "cybervisitors" can get answers to questions that trouble them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas, the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the prophecies of the Old Testament. What they find is a series of "S" words that reveal a "spectacular story!" With creative characters, humorous dialogue and great music, The "S" Files is a children's Christmas musical your kids will love performing.
Jean Sibelius (1865--1957) clearly enjoyed writing the six humoresques for violin and orchestra in 1916--1917. They were not performed until November 24, 1919 together with the first performance of the final version of the fifth symphony. The soloist for the Humoresques was Paul Cherkassky. According to the critics, he came close to being drowned out by the orchestra. This publication is the first quality reprint edition of the Humoresque No. 2 in D Major. Solo Violin: 0.0.0.0: 2.0.0.0: Timp: Str(8.8.5.5.5 in set).
(Music Sales America). Sibelius completed this work in February 1923 and conducted the premiere at 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 change and how it did! "depending on the way my musical thinking develops. I am always a slave to my themes and obey their demands."
Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105 was Jean Sibelius's (1865-1957) final published symphony. Completed in 1924, the work is notable for being comprised of a single movement, in contrast to the standard symphonic formula of four movements. It has been described as completely original in form, subtle in its handling of tempi, individual in its treatment of key and wholly organic in growth, and Sibelius's most remarkable compositional achievement. Premiered on March 24th, 1924 in Stockholm by the Konsertföreningen, Sibelius conducting. This edition was originally revised by Julia Burt in 1946, with further edits and fixes to the errata by Clinton Nieweg and Nancy Bradburd. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 4.3.3.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). (22:00)
The only surviving work for viola and piano by Jean Sibelius, composed in 1893, has finally been published for the first time by Finnish publisher Fennica Gehrman. This edition highlights the unique contribution of the Finnish master composer to chamber music, offering a rare glimpse into his artistry for these instruments.
A group of inventive kids launch "solution-seekers.com," a website that answers pressing questions. When they tackle the true meaning of Christmas, they embark on a journey through Old Testament prophecies, uncovering a series of "S" words that lead to a "spectacular story." Filled with engaging characters, witty dialogue, and delightful music, this children's Christmas musical offers a fun and meaningful experience for kids to perform.
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