Five Pieces, Op.81 for violin and piano by Jean Sibelius
Published by Master's Music
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was Finland's greatest and first notable composer. Early in his career he found success as a violinist, but ultimately turned to composition, finding inspiration in the epic, mythical Finnish poem Kalevala and the breathtaking nature around his home in Ainola. His musical trademark is the organic, steady transformation of very small motives into sprawling, lyrical themes.
While most of Sibelius's chamber music comes from early in his career, this one, the Five Pieces, Op.81 for violin and piano, does not. In the midst of his symphonic work, World War I and thus leaner times hit, and Sibelius wrote these pieces for some extra money. They are delightful, recital-ready pieces in the manner of Kreisler. Intermediate-advanced level, grade 4-5.
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