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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.
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.
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Apr 3, 2024 · Discover the greatest works by Jean Sibelius, the Finnish composer who defined his nation's identity with his symphonies, concertos and tone poems. Learn about his inspirations, influences and challenges in this article.
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.
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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.
Nov 6, 2013 · Jean Sibelius (8 December 1865 – 20 September 1957), was a Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern periods. He is widely recognized as his...
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1. A Finn with a French name. Born in 1865 with the resolutely Finnish-sounding name of Johan Julius Christian, Sibelius was known early on as Janne to his loved ones. While he was a student he felt inspired to adopt the same French spelling as his uncle Jean, calling it his ‘music name’. 2. Passion for music.
