The Cambridge Companion to Sibelius

This Companion provides an up-to-date introduction to the life and music of Finland's greatest composer, Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Divided into four sections, it explores Sibelius's early career, his major musical achievements, historical reception and influence, and the performance and interpretation of his work. Sibelius emerges as one of the most striking figures in twentieth-century music. The book will be of interest to performers and the general public as well as serious scholars.

Author: Daniel M. Grimley
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 04/05/2004
Pages: 294
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 9.74h x 6.88w x 0.59d
ISBN: 9780521894609

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2004 pg. 491

About the Author
Grimley, Daniel M.: - Daniel Grimley is a Lecturer in music at the University of Nottingham. He is coeditor of The Cambridge Companion to Elgar (forthcoming), and has written articles on the music of Carl Nielsen in Music Analysis and The Musical Quarterly. Current projects include books on Grieg and on landscape in Nordic Music, 1890-1930.

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