Otherwise, eleven subtly-delineated tabs (“File”, “Home”, “Note Input”, “Notations”, “Text”, “Play”, “Layout”, “Appearance”, “Parts”, “Review”, and “View”) contain between five and nine equally sensibly-grouped (sub)sets of commands and controls. On occasions “Galleries” (larger windows) are necessary to display such sets of aggregated and related options as time and key signatures. Most of these shortcuts have not changed from earlier versions of the product what’s more, all of these keystroke equivalents are usefully grouped in the supporting documentation (which is all excellent) for printing out or otherwise making available for ready reference. Everything else that you can do has been brought into a completely unified, intelligently-designed expandable/collapsible tabbed toolbar (or “Ribbon”) at the top of the Sibelius 7 window.Įven it can be toggled on/off by the time you know every keyboard equivalent. Remarkably for a program of Sibelius’s complexity this version ( 7) only has five menu items (“Sibelius”, “File”, “Edit”, “Window” and “Help”) in the Menu Bar – with fewer than 30 basic, obvious, commands invoked therefrom… “Redo”, “Minimize”, “Preferences” etc. Most prominent among the changes – at least to Sibelius 7’s appearance – is the “Ribbon”. Rather, it evaluates critically the changes in version 7 from a user’s point of view. The current review examines not the basic premise and functionality of Sibelius. It isn’t too much of an exaggeration to describe Sibelius 7 not only as a major upgrade for a reasonable price but also as a significant improvement over version 6. Sibelius 7 is a worthy successor to the earlier versions the program keeps its lead over all-comers as far and away the best music notation software available.Ībove all, the thought and care that have gone into the redesign are not only matched by the attention to retaining what is familiar but have also paid off in terms of flexibility and ease of use. Since so many creative professionals and enthusiasts have so much invested in a piece of software which they use for extended periods each day and to the ways of which their muscle memories had become fully used, change seemed particularly hard.ĭon’t be put off by what you might have read in this vein, though: after a couple of months (and two updates… the current version is 7.0.2) the consensus is – rightly – that the protests and worry were unfounded. Avid was criticized on those listservs and forums which do such a sterling job of supporting Sibelius owners and prospective owners. When Sibelius 7 was released recently, its appearance was sufficiently different from that of Sibelius 6 to have thrown some (long-time) users. How accurate this impression is remains a mystery.Review by Mark Sealey dedicated to the memory of Steve Jobs, 1955-2011 They paint a picture of a merry and interesting personality. Sibelius left various diaries, letters, notes and receipts behind. Other interviewees are experts from various fields of life a doctor, a couples therapist, a wine connoisseur and a wilderness guide to name a few. The commentator is Kaija Saariaho, a composer herself. The genre is fictional short documentary, with both acted drama and animation tricks. The focus is not on the music, but on the person. „Sort of Sibelius!“ gives you a different perspective on Sibelius. Eight expert views on the composer’s personality. SORT OF SIBELIUS! 8 fictional short documentaries. ![]() These documentary sections of the programs, hosted and narrated by Hannu Lintu, the conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, can also been seen in an hourlong separate program. Special Features: This edition includes introductions for each symphony. Each symphony is preceded by a documentary and an introduction, giving a new and modern perspective to the legendary Finnish composer and his symphonies. Rather, it is a declaration of faith at different stages of one’s life.” On the occasion of Jean Sibelius’ 150th birthday this DVD edition offers the live recordings of the composer’s seven symphonies by the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in the new Helsinki Music Centre under the direction of Hannu Lintu. For Sibelius “a symphony is not a ‘composition’ in the ordinary sense. The music evokes the ghostliness of the Finnish landscape, carries an inner strength and depth and proves itself full of technical finesse that still poses a challenge for both conductors and performers. ![]() With his seven symphonies the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius marks a high point in the symphonic repertoire of the 20th century.
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