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Jean Sibelius
…throughout his life, even though he eventually chose the path of a composer. Understanding the Finnish Identity Sibelius’s formal education began at a Finnish-speaking grammar school, a pioneering institution that…
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Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 63
Sibelius’ 4th Symphony, conducted by Herbert Blomstedt with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra….
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Sibelius – Kullervo
Sibelius composed the symphonic poem, “Kullervo” based on Finnish folk music….
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Sibelius’ Finlandia – Op. 26
“Finlandia” is a tone poem by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, written in 1899 and revised in 1900 for the Press Celebrations of that year. Listen on The Wicked North’s YouTube…
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Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43 – 1st and 2nd Movements
…his first symphony. The heroic and optimistic first and final movements resonated with the Finnish public during a time of Russian oppression, solidifying Sibelius’s fame as a national hero and…
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Lisa Batiashvili Performs Sibelius Violin Concerto
Lisa Batiashvili performs Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with Finnish Radio Symphony….
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Cantankerous Classical Composers
…stolen. Jean Sibelius The Finnish composer Jean Sibelius was notorious for his excessive drinking habits. In his youth, he founded a club where members would drink and discuss art and…
