Sibelius: Pensées lyriques, Op. 40

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Description

Together with the "Bagatelles" Op. 34, this collection numbers among the piano miniatures that are closer in spirit to the Finnish composer's songs than his symphonic poems. Vibrant and dance-like, technically moderate, musically variegated - a gratifying addition to the repertoire!

Pieces

• Valsette, Op. 40, No. 1
• Chant sans paroles, Op. 40, No. 2
• Humoresque, Op. 40, No. 3
• Menuetto, Op. 40, No. 4
• Berceuse, Op. 40, No. 5
• Pensée mélodique, Op. 40, No. 6
• Rondoletto, Op. 40, No. 7
• Scherzando, Op. 40, No. 8
• Petite sérénade, Op. 40, No. 9
• Polonaise, Op. 40, No. 10