Jean Sibelius (1865–1957)
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Jean Sibelius (1865–1957)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .
- Finland’s leading nationalist composer and the leading composer of all of Scandinavia.
- Favorite subjects were nature and mythology.
- Songs are melodic and highly intense in mood.
- Accompaniments vary from austere or sparse in texture to being too heavy.
- He was uncomfortable with small forms, so his song output is uneven in quality.
2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .
Svarta rosor
Säv, säv, susa
Flickan kom ifrån sin älsklings mote
Diamanten på Marssnön
Illalle
Var det en dröm?
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This selection is called: “Svarta rosor”
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This selection is called: “Säv, säv, susa”
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This selection is called: “Flickan kom ifrån sin älsklings mote”
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This selection is called: “Diamanten på Marssnön”
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This selection is called: “Illalle”
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This selection is called: “Var det en dröm?”
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