Sibelius Studies

Sibelius Studies presents a new portrait of this popular and prolific composer. Sibelius''s symphonies often have been mentioned in the same breath with Beethoven''s; indeed in the twentieth century they have enjoyed a commensurate popularity. The book contextualizes Sibelius'' symphonies and tone poems in the larger development of European music especially its transition from late romanticism to modernism. The relationship between Sibelius the man and his music his personal life and creative work is explored with new revelations emerging from sketches diaries and letters.