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Jean Sibelius (forename in the French pronunciation: surname in the Finland Swedish: [siˈbeːliʉs] ⓘ; born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius; 8 December 1865 – 20 September 1957) was a Finnish composer of the late Romantic and early-modern periods.
Apr 3, 2024 · From symphonic Finnish nationalism to soaring violin concertos, here are the ten greatest pieces of music by Jean Sibelius.
May 17, 2024 · Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer, the most noted symphonic composer of Scandinavia. Sibelius studied at the Finnish Normal School, the first Finnish-speaking school in Russian-held Finland, where he came into contact with Finnish literature and in particular with the Kalevala, the mythological.
Finlandia, Op. 26 is a symphonic poem by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The first version was written in 1899, and it was revised in 1900.
Jean Sibelius in 1891. Jean Sibelius was born in Hämeenlinna, Finland, on 8th December 1865, the second of three children. His father died when ‘Janne’ was only two. Although the language spoken at home was Swedish, Janne attended Hämeenlinna’s pioneering Finnish-speaking grammar school.
Jean Sibelius (8 December 1865 – 20 September 1957) has become a musical legend. During his lifetime he became a symbol of Finnish pride and, in the years since, he’s become regarded as one...
Jean Sibelius was one of the most influential composers in Finland and the world. His music reflects his love for his homeland, nature and mythology. Learn more about his life, works and legacy on this website, which offers information in Finnish, English, German and Swedish.
Dec 8, 2015 · Jean Sibelius, born 150 years ago on Dec. 8, 1865, was the first Finnish composer to reach an international audience, but his popularity began at home. In the late 1890s, Finland was a part of...
Jun 8, 2023 · Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was a Finnish composer famous for his symphonies, the symphonic poem Finlandia, and the Karelia Suite.
Jean Sibelius (born Hämeenlinna (Tavastehus) 8 December 1865; died Järvenpää, 20 September 1957) was a Finnish composer. He is one of the most famous people from Finland and one of the greatest composers of symphonies of all time.
