This collection of sheet music by the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius features 24 of his most enjoyable and influential pieces all newly-arranged especially for this volume. The tonal innovations and idiosyncraticcompositional style of this hugely ?prolific composer truly does illustrate the genuine?Joy Of Sibelius. The pieces by Sibelius?included in this collection exhibit the influencesthat he absorbed as well as his own stylistic developments. Sibelius' music was highly individual finding influence in nature and poetry as well as other composers such as Wagner Bruckner and Tchaikovsky. Many of hismost famous works are included here featuring Danse Élégiaque the 5 Morceaux Romantiques Op.101?and the finale of his Symphony No.5 Op.82. Other pieces like selectionsfrom the 13 Morceaux Impromptu Op.78 No.1 Romance Op.78 No.2 Suite Caractèristique Op.100 and The Fiddler?brilliantly?encapsulate what makes Sibelius' compositions so wonderful.His tone poems ideas about the thematic nature of symphonies and his musical contributions to the Finnish national identity have made him one of the most popular 20th century composers with time and retrospect dismissing somecontemporary critics' opinions of him. With 2015 coinciding with Sibelius' 150th birthday now is the perfect time to discover one of the giants of symphonic music or to rediscover a favourite of manypianists. The Joy Of... series is a constantly growing collection of musical editions that is now recognised and loved throughout the world. Originally compiled by the editorial hand ofrenowned teacher arranger and musicologist Denes Agay the series continues to reflect his influence and covers a wide variety of musical genres including the classics folk jazz blues ragtime and children?s music. New titles

Overture From The Tempest Op.109 No.1 comes from an hour-long score of incidental music for orchestra by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. In 1925 Sibelius was commissioned by the Danish Royal Theatre to create incidental music for Shakespeare's The Tempest. The resulting 34 miniatures represent Sibelius at his most modernistic and it is both rousing and powerful yet elsewhere light gentle and airy fully reflecting the breadth and depth of Shakespeare’s characters.

The Piano runs through Jean Sibelius's oeuvre like a red thread. After some first student pieces he composed the Sonata op. 12 (EB 8142) in 1893 and his first cycle of Piano pieces the Six Impromptus op. 5. Here the Finnish composer self-assuredly takes up a great romantic genre significantly shaped by Schubert and Chopin. Sibelius draws inspiration from some of his own early works in this composition yet he also uses the last two pieces from opus 5 as the groundwork for an autonomous 'Impromptu' for string orchestra which he put together shortly after completing the Piano pieces. 'You must judge me on the basis of my orchestral works. The Piano does not interest me. Itcannot sing ' said Sibelius. Yet how seriously can we take this famous quote when considering how masterfully he crossed the boundaries with his Impromptus? Pianists such as Ralf Gothoni Glenn Gould and Olli Mustonen have not let themselves be deterred by the composer's harsh self-criticism and with their interpretations have provided compelling proof of the opposite. 

Jean Sibelius’ 1915 compositions Opus 78 are characterised by their sheer musicality and design for home study and performance. Beautifully arranged for Solo Piano by Karl Ekman Romanze Op.78 No.2 stands out following on from the previous piece. It changes the mood dramatically to a fragrant and sweetly uplifting atmosphere; nostalgic poignant and sentimentally romantic.

Scene Lyrique is the third part of Jean Sibelius' work for Solo Piano dating from 1923.

The Full orchestral score of Jean Sibelius' 1917 work for Violin and String Orchestra.

Cinq Morceaux Op. 75 No. 1-A fabulous work for piano by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius one of the most influential symphonic composers of the late 19th and early 20th century. When the Rowan Tree Is In Flower is a beautiful piece from the first movement of Five Pieces Op.75. For Solo Piano.

A symphony in one movement composed by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) in 1924. The work lasts approximately 22 minutes.

The Oarsman-The Piano music of Jean Sibelius ranks among the greatest of Finnish music and his 1924 set Five Charactereistic mpressions demonstrates his importance. The third piece of this set The Oarsman is the pick of the bunch having an uplifting Spanish theme and flavour. It is an impressionist piece that captures the flair and the imagery of reality with fabulous tonality and colour.

A magnificent work for Violin (or Cello) and Piano dating from 1915 written by influential Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.

Andrea Ramsey Choral Series-Offering both the Finnish text and a singable English translation here is a song by the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. An IPA guide is provided on the inside cover making it very accessible to present this in the original language. The title translates to Was It a Dream? and this is beautifully reflected in the atmospheric piano accompaniment. The vocal ranges are carefully distributed and the singing is mostly homophonic making this an excellent choice for the developing women's choir.