JEAN SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
Arranged for solo piano by Michael Grant
One of the most well-loved symphonies ever written is now available in an edition for solo piano!
This new 59-page transcription features the entirety of Sibelius' 2nd Symphony, complete and unabridged, arranged for piano. It has been painstakingly prepared from the orchestral score, with great care being taken to adapt it to the unique medium of the keyboard. The result is an arrangement that remains faithful to the original whilst being idiomatically suited to the piano.
Key features of this edition:
- All 1254 bars of the symphony, faithfully transcribed for solo piano.
- This arrangement has been prepared with practicality in mind, resulting in an edition that is playable for advanced hobbyists as well as established virtuosi.
- Tempo indications, marks of expression and rehearsal letters have all been preserved from the orchestral score.
- Comprehensive bar numbers (at the start of every line) provide an invaluable reference for study and analysis.
- An in-depth introduction and commentary, written by the arranger, details the historical background of the symphony along with notable features of the music.
Details
- Instrumentation: Solo piano
- Length: 59 pages
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced