After Sibelius; studies in Finnish music.9780754651772 After Sibelius; studies in Finnish music. Howell, Tim. Ashgate Publishing Co. 2006 308 pages $99.95 Hardcover ML269 In this study, Howell (music, U. of York, UK) considers Finnish music, particularly the characteristics of the music of eight composers prominent after Jean Sibelius Noun 1. Jean Sibelius - Finnish composer (1865-1957) Johan Julius Christian Sibelius, Sibelius (1865-1957). Beginning with a chapter on the legacy of Sibelius, his Sixth Symphony and Tapiola, Howell studies the works of composers who challenged tradition, ranging from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present; they are Aarre Merikanto Aarre Merikanto (June 29, 1893 - September 29, 1958) was a Finnish composer. He was the son of Liisa Häyrynen and the famous romantic composer, professor Oskar Merikanto. His childhood he spent in Vilppula, Finland. From year 1919, he was married to Meri Grönmark. , Erik Bergman “Erik Bergman” redirects here. For the Swedish priest, see Erik Bergman (Lutheran minister). Erik Valdemar Bergman (November 24, 1911-April 24, 2006) was an influential composer of classical music from Finland. , Joonas Kokkonen Joonas Kokkonen ( ) (November 21, 1921 – October 1 or 2, 1996) was a Finnish composer. , Einojuhani Rautavaara, Aulis Sallinen, Paavo Heininen, Kaija Saariaho, and Magnus Lindberg. Three orchestral pieces for each are examined in chronological order. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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