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Sinfonie Nr. 1 e-moll op. 39
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Sinfonie Nr. 1 e-moll op. 39. Composed by Jean Sibelius. Edited by Timo Virtanen. Linen. Complete Works.Sibelius's beginnings as a symphonist
Late-romantic; Early modern. Complete Works. 288 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #SON 610. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.SON-610).ISBN 9790004802793. 10 x 12.5 inches.
Jean Sibelius's first orchestral works were influenced by Finnish legends (Kullervo, En saga). But even a few years after having written these works, he was planning another programmatic piece, a symphony in several movements entitled "Life of a Dreamer" or "Musical Dialogue." It was not until the compositional phase leading up to the world premiere in 1899 that Sibelius took his first steps towards "absolute" orchestral music, as is revealed by the editor in his knowledgeable preface. After a fundamental revision, the work ultimately established the fame of the young composer: the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra took the First Symphony on its tour of Europe in 1900 and presented it with rousing success at the Paris Universal Exhibition.