March listening project: Sibelius Symphony no. 5
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:56 am
Hello everyone,
After a long time debating what piece I would like to have as our listening project for the month of March I finally set my choice on Sibelius Symphony no. 5. I hope as many people as possible will be happy with that choice. From past experience here and on the other forum, I came to realized that Sibelius is one of the only 20th century composer who almost everyone like so I thought that he would be a good place to look.
I considered suggesting his entire symphony cycle but thanks to some of you I came to the conclusion that it is not such a good idea for now. I certainly don't want anyone to be overhelm by something that is meant to be fun. Also, as much that I think that this project idea is wonderful, I don't think that it should be such that it takes a big portion of our listening time. So an entire symphony cycle may be too much.
Why Sibelius' 5th of all his symphonies you may ask? Because in my opinion it is among his best, most accessible and also because I do not know many people who do not like it.
I am planning to write a nice introduction sometimes closer to March 1st so that we could all (especially me) concentrate on the beautiful Four Seasons by Vivaldi for the moment.
Thank you for letting me suggesting this project for the month of March and I hope that this will give the occasion to many of you to discover or rediscover what I consider a beautiful piece.
Kind regards from Canada.
Matt.
After a long time debating what piece I would like to have as our listening project for the month of March I finally set my choice on Sibelius Symphony no. 5. I hope as many people as possible will be happy with that choice. From past experience here and on the other forum, I came to realized that Sibelius is one of the only 20th century composer who almost everyone like so I thought that he would be a good place to look.
I considered suggesting his entire symphony cycle but thanks to some of you I came to the conclusion that it is not such a good idea for now. I certainly don't want anyone to be overhelm by something that is meant to be fun. Also, as much that I think that this project idea is wonderful, I don't think that it should be such that it takes a big portion of our listening time. So an entire symphony cycle may be too much.
Why Sibelius' 5th of all his symphonies you may ask? Because in my opinion it is among his best, most accessible and also because I do not know many people who do not like it.
I am planning to write a nice introduction sometimes closer to March 1st so that we could all (especially me) concentrate on the beautiful Four Seasons by Vivaldi for the moment.
Thank you for letting me suggesting this project for the month of March and I hope that this will give the occasion to many of you to discover or rediscover what I consider a beautiful piece.
Kind regards from Canada.
Matt.
