The Cambridge Companion to Sibelius

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