Jean Sibelius’ 1915 compositions Opus 78 are characterised by their sheer musicality and design for home study and performance. Beautifully arranged for Solo Piano by Karl Ekman Romanze Op.78 No.2 stands out following on from the previous piece. It changes the mood dramatically to a fragrant and sweetly uplifting atmosphere; nostalgic poignant and sentimentally romantic.

Composed in 1898 Sibelius’ first symphony does not closely resemble the brass-heavy compositional style of his later symphonic works such as Finlandia for which he is well known. Instead the symphony reflects the lyrical style of works by Tchaikovsky and Brahms. Although Sibelius later denied having been influenced by either Tchaikovsky or Brahms the lyrical style and fewer use of Brass …

Jean Sibelius's Violin Concerto

Among the best of Jean Sibelius’ oeuvre are his 1917 compositions the Humoresques. This fabulous and charming concerto was divided into two groups for publication Opus 87 and Opus 89 and demonstrates his sublime skill with the Violin. He used a considerably smaller Orchestra accompaniment to the Violin in the second group but maintained the subtlety of depth and texture. Though there are trad…

Jean Sibelius's Violin Concerto

Jean Sibelius completed this work in February 1923 and conducted the premiere in 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 c…

Chant du Soir is the second part of Jean Sibelius' work for Solo Piano dating from 1923.

Full Score-Jean Sibelius' The Tempest Op.109 (1925-26) -Incidental Music to William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'. For soloists (S M T 2Bar) Chorus and Orchestra. Parts are for hire: hire@ewh.dk

Jean Sibelius' Symphony No.5 Op.82 in full score.