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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.
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.
Explore the life and works of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, including his influence on music and legacy.
Jean Sibelius, orig. Johan Julius Christian Sibelius, (born Dec. 8, 1865, Hämeenlinna, Fin.—died Sept. 20, 1957, Järvenpää), Finnish composer. He played violin and composed as a child, and later he studied composition with Karl Goldmark (1830–1915).
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: A Life. He was one of the great musical visionaries of the 20th century and his symphonies revitalised a tradition that was close to collapsing under its own expressive weight. There are few of us who haven’t been bowled over by the blazing creative genius of Jean Sibelius.
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...
Jean Sibelius. It is easy to see why the oldest museum of music in Finland was named after Jean Sibelius. After all, Jean Sibelius has been the best known Finnish composer for decades.
