Thread: The Sibelius/Strauss Competition (Selections and Game)

Considered two of the most rewarding composers of the 20th Century, they were born just 1 1/2 years apart. I am very high on both composers, although my current preference resides with Strauss. However, past games and comments lead me to believe that Sibelius has the upper-hand. We will select 20 works of each composer, then play our competitive game and see how it all turns out.

Selection Rules:

1. You may vote once daily.

2. When you vote, make one Sibelius selection and one Strauss selection. If you prefer, you may select just a work from one of the two composers.

My picks for today:

Sibelius - Swan of Tuonela
Strauss - Oboe Concerto in D major

Looking forward to your fine additions!

Sibelius - Violin Concerto in D Minor
Strauss - Alpine Symphony

Sibelius - Symphony No. 7
Strauss - Death and Transfiguration

Sibelius - Pohjola's Daughter
Strauss - Metamorphosen

Sibelius - Symphony no. 6
Strauss - Ein Heldenleben

Sibelius - The Wood Nymph
Strauss - Piano Quartet in C minor

Sibelius - String Quartet in D minor "Voces intimae"
Strauss - Four Last Songs

Sibelius - Kullervo
Strauss - Elektra

Sibelius - Symphony no. 3
Strauss - Salome

Sibelius - The Oceanides
Strauss - Cello Sonata in F major

1. Sibelius - Violin Concerto
2. Sibelius - Violin Concerto
3. Sibelius - Violin Concerto
4. Sibelius - Violin Concerto

Straus ............. Nada

Did I mention the Sibelius Violin Concerto ........ ?

P.S. I know somebody already picked the Violin Cocerto

5. Sibelius - Violin Concerto
6. Sibelius - Violi......................

Sibelius - String Quartet "Voces intimae"
Strauss - Sonata for Violin and Piano