Grimley, Daniel M.

Jean Sibelius: Life, Music, Silence

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ISBN 13:: 9781836390381
author:: Grimley, Daniel M.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Reaktion Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2025
Pages:: 248
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
Condition:: New
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Discover the life and music of Jean Sibelius, a composer whose enduring legacy spans over a century.

This illuminating biography situates Sibelius within a rich interdisciplinary environment, exploring his relationships with architecture, literature, politics, and the visual arts. Drawing on the latest developments in Sibelius research, the book offers a fresh and provocative interpretation of his life and work.

From turbulent events to his central role in shaping late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century music, this book provides an accessible and rewarding introduction for the general reader, while also offering new insights for those already familiar with Sibelius's music.

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