Valse triste Op. 44/1
Arrangements for Chamber Music
by Jean Sibelius
Piano Accompaniment - Sheet Music

Cello and piano

SKU: BR.EB-2285

Arrangements for Chamber Music. Composed by Jean Sibelius. Edited by Friedrich Hermann. Arranged by Friedrich Hermann. Solo instruments; stapled. Edition Breitkopf. The Valse triste from the otherwise practically unknown incidental music to Kuolema op. 44 by Jean Sibelius soon became one of the most frequently played pieces by the Finnish composer. Have a look into EB 2284, EB 2285 and EB 6319. Dances/marches; Early modern; Late-romantic. Score. 12 pages. Duration 6'. Breitkopf and Haertel #EB 2285. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.EB-2285).

ISBN 9790004180761. 9 x 12 inches.

The Valse triste is part of the incidental music tin several movements of Kuolem a op. 44, which Sibelius composed in 1903. Kuolema has remained almost unknown until today, although Valse triste is one of the most frequently played pieces by the Finnish composer. The original publisher Breitkopf & Hartel provided a major impulse to its popularity growth, for example by publishing the versions for piano (EB 2224) or string orchestra (MM 2355836), emanating from Sibelius himself . Incidentally, the arrangements by Friedrich Hermann (for violin / viola / violoncello / flute and piano) and by Otto Taubmann (for piano duet) are authentic. They were commissioned by the publisher after Sibelius gave his agreement. In fact, the composer, who was not always mildly disposed towards such undertakings, even went over them, as can be seen in the composers copies.

The Valse triste from the otherwise practically unknown incidental music to Kuolema op. 44 by Jean Sibelius soon became one of the most frequently played pieces by the Finnish composer.