“Sibelius’ personal secretary conceded that ‘when a small nation of four million people produces an artist whose acclaim is truly universal, it is easy to understand that in his own country his importance is unreasonably exaggerated’. 90 Does this astonishingly… — Michael Steen Copy Share Image
“Bartók, like Janáek, carried out a considerable amount of research into folk music. He would travel into the countryside with his camera and his… — Michael Steen Copy Share Image
“Sibelius’ personal secretary conceded that ‘when a small nation of four million people produces an artist whose acclaim is truly universal, it is easy… — Michael Steen Copy Share Image
