The Solo-Songs of Jean Sibelius

This article introduces English speaking singers to the wealth of song repertoire from the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Performances of these songs are relatively rare, reflecting the hesitancy of singers to sing in the unfamiliar original texts, as well as the lack of access to the scores, hence an unfamiliarity with the treasures that lie within this canon of work. It is hoped that more singers will be willing to explore these songs, and this article is offered as a guide.