Author Description

Finland’s greatest composer created imaginative, individualistic works for keyboard, drawing upon the wealth of folkloric traditions associated with his native land. This unique compilation presents the best of Sibelius' piano music in one convenient, inexpensive volume. Carefully chosen selections include original piano transcriptions by the composer of the tone poem Finlandia and Valse triste. Also featured: Six Impromptus, Sonata in F Major, Kyllikki (Three Lyric Pieces), Three Sonatinas, Two Rondinos, three flower pieces, five tree pieces, and an assortment of six character pieces. Authoritative editions.