Sibelius

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Reflections on the composer's life and work, including the stark contrasts in his music, by conductor Leopold Stokowski. Main focus on Symphony No. 2.

Extended review by Robert Jones of four recordings focuses more on the person of the conductor than the composer or the music. Defends him and compares him to Prometheus.

Celebrative biography, links, reviews, essays by Ormandy and Stokowski, and illustrations.

Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.

Directory of mp3s on the internet that have been made available by their performing artists.

An extensively illustrated account of the composer's life divided into chapters on individual pages from the Sibelius Museum.

Musical biography and information about the Society.

Biography from The Leopold Stokowski Society of America hosted by Classical Net. Includes picture gallery and discography.

Provides background on his early years, his learning Finnish, and his schooling. Includes adult and childhood pictures and links to other composers.

Review of reissued works he conducted with the All-American Youth Orchestra. Commentary by a passionate fan includes biography and history of the founding of the orchestra.

Describes its educational programs and provides membership information.

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