Jean Sibelius
Jean Sibelius ( ; born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius; 8 December 186520 September 1957) was a Finnish composer of the late Romantic and early-modern periods. He is widely regarded as his country's greatest composer, and his music is often credited with having helped Finland develop a stronger national identity when his country was struggling from several attempts at Russification in the late 19th century.The core of his oeuvre is his set of seven symphonies, which, like his other major works, are regularly performed and recorded in Finland and countries around the world. His other best-known compositions are ''Finlandia'', the ''Karelia Suite'', ''Valse triste'', the Violin Concerto, the choral symphony ''Kullervo'', and ''The Swan of Tuonela'' (from the ''Lemminkäinen Suite''). His other works include pieces inspired by nature, Nordic mythology, and the Finnish national epic, the ''Kalevala;'' over a hundred songs for voice and piano; incidental music for numerous plays; the one-act opera ''The Maiden in the Tower''; chamber music, piano music, Masonic ritual music, and 21 publications of choral music.
Sibelius composed prolifically until the mid-1920s, but after completing his Seventh Symphony (1924), the incidental music for ''The Tempest'' (1926), and the tone poem ''Tapiola'' (1926), he stopped producing major works in his last 30 years—a retirement commonly referred to as the "silence of Järvenpää", (the location of his home). Although he is reputed to have stopped composing, he attempted to continue writing, including abortive efforts on an eighth symphony. In later life, he wrote Masonic music and re-edited some earlier works, while retaining an active but not always favourable interest in new developments in music. Although this 'silence' has often perplexed scholars, in reality, Sibelius was clear: he felt he had written enough.
The Finnish 100 mark note featured his image until 2002, when the euro was adopted. Since 2011, Finland has celebrated a flag flying day on 8 December, the composer's birthday, also known as the Day of Finnish Music. In 2015, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Sibelius's birth, a number of special concerts and events were held, especially in Helsinki, the Finnish capital. Provided by Wikipedia
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by Sibelius, Jean, 1865-1957
Wiesbaden : Breitkopf & Härtel 1954
Wiesbaden : Breitkopf & Härtel 1954
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New York : London Records, 1997
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New York, N.Y. : London, 1983
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København : Wilhelm Hansen, Musik-Forlag, 1923
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[New York] : RCA Victrola., 1966
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Mineola, N.Y. : Dover, 2003
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London : London, 1983
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New York : Kalmus 1930
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by Sibelius, Jean, 1865-1957
Ocean, N.J. : Musical Heritage Society, 1991
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[London] : [Breitkopf & Härtel], 1901
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Miami Lakes, Fla. : Masters Music Corp., 1980
Miami Lakes, Fla. : Masters Music Corp., 1980
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København : W. Hansen, 1923
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København : W. Hansen 1929
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Wiesbaden : Breitkopf & Härtel 1954
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by Sibelius, Jean, 1865-1957
London : British & Continental Music Agencies, 1930
London : British & Continental Music Agencies, 1930
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London 1505; 1969
London 1505; 1969
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[Munich?] : Munich : Naxos ; Distributed by MVD Music and Video Distribution, 1996
[Munich?] : Munich : Naxos ; Distributed by MVD Music and Video Distribution, 1996
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Boca Raton, Fl. : Masters Music Publications, Inc., 1990
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