En Saga: Symphonic Poem for Orchestra Op. 9 (1903)

En Saga is a symphonic poem for orchestra composed by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius in 1903. The piece consists of a single movement and is approximately 20 minutes in length. The title, En Saga, translates to ""A Saga"" in English and the piece is often interpreted as a musical representation of a mythical or heroic tale. The piece begins with a slow, mysterious introduction that gradually builds in intensity before giving way to a fast and energetic main section. Throughout the piece, Sibelius employs a wide range of orchestral colors and textures, including lush string harmonies, brass fanfares, and woodwind solos. En Saga is considered to be one of Sibelius's early masterpieces and is notable for its innovative use of harmony and orchestration. The piece has been widely performed and recorded by orchestras around the world and remains a popular work in the orchestral repertoire.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.