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Jean Sibelius
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(1865 – 1957)
Jean Sibelius (December 8, 1865 – September 20, 1957) was a Finnish composer of classical music. Sibelius is considered to be one of the most popular composers of the late 19th and early 20th century. His music and genius have also played an important role in forming of the Finnish national identity.
Sibelius was born into a Swedish-speaking family in Hämeenlinna in the Russian Grand Duchy of Finland. He was given the name Johan Julius Christian Sibelius. He was known as Janne to his family, but during his student years he started using a French form of the name, Jean. His family consciously decided to send him to an important Finnish language school. He attended The Hämeenlinna Normal-lycée from 1876 to 1885. This should be seen as part of the larger rise of the Fennoman movement, an expression of Romantic Nationalism which was to become a crucial part of Sibelius’ artistic output and politics.
Some of his most famous compositions are Finlandia, Valse Triste, the violin concerto, the Karelia Suite and The Swan of Tuonela (a movement from his Lemminkäinen Suite). He also wrote many other works, including pieces inspired by the Kalevala, seven symphonies, over 100 songs for voice and piano, incidental music for 13 separate plays, an opera (Jungfrun i tornet, which remains unpublished), chamber music (including a piece for a string quartet), piano music, 21 separate publications of choral music, and Masonic ritual music.
The Finnish graphic designer Erik Bruun used Jean Sibelius as the motiv for the 100 markka note in Finland’s final markka series.
Sibelius was born into a Swedish-speaking family in Hämeenlinna in the Russian Grand Duchy of Finland. He was given the name Johan Julius Christian Sibelius. He was known as Janne to his family, but during his student years he started using a French form of the name, Jean. His family consciously decided to send him to an important Finnish language school. He attended The Hämeenlinna Normal-lycée from 1876 to 1885. This should be seen as part of the larger rise of the Fennoman movement, an expression of Romantic Nationalism which was to become a crucial part of Sibelius’ artistic output and politics.
Some of his most famous compositions are Finlandia, Valse Triste, the violin concerto, the Karelia Suite and The Swan of Tuonela (a movement from his Lemminkäinen Suite). He also wrote many other works, including pieces inspired by the Kalevala, seven symphonies, over 100 songs for voice and piano, incidental music for 13 separate plays, an opera (Jungfrun i tornet, which remains unpublished), chamber music (including a piece for a string quartet), piano music, 21 separate publications of choral music, and Masonic ritual music.
The Finnish graphic designer Erik Bruun used Jean Sibelius as the motiv for the 100 markka note in Finland’s final markka series.
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Finlandia, Op. 26
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Andante Festivo
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Granen op 75:5
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Alla Marcia
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The Oceanides, Op. 73
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Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 105
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I. Tempo Molto Moderato, Quasi Adagio
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filamentnovice wrote:
Symphony No. 2 FTW.
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OrneryCat wrote:
I wish A Lonely Ski-Trail was longer than 3 minutes. :C
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TuomariNurmio wrote:
Man was a genius
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Maste90 wrote:
amazing composer. i really want to go to finland now
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revontuliessi wrote:
I ADORE YOU, JEAN SIBELIUS. I SIMPLY ADORE YOU.
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flame-lily wrote:
Such an amazing composer. Some things in life makes life worth living for, and I am truly grateful for his wonderful compositions.
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TuomariNurmio wrote:
Ootan kiertuetta kovasti
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zunari wrote:
kauneimpia kuorolauluja
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LeoBirtwhistle wrote:
Snöfrid
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Lnazgul wrote:
On tour! ahhahha
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lelusio wrote:
skrzypcowość Sibeliusa jest równie wielka jak fortepianizm;-)
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radiosluchacz wrote:
Fortepianizm w ujęciu Sibeliusowskim ponadnormatywnie byczy jest.
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gpberlin wrote:
he is on tour through my soul!!
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zunari wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/NO+MORE+ON+TOUR+JOKES
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Lnazgul wrote:
Wow! It's really good!
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zunari wrote:
Laveyne is right, I'm really fucking bored each time I see a fag saying "LOL HE'S ON TOUR". Respect laveyne and fuck the world!
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pylsa wrote:
@Laveyne, do you have sense of humour?
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laveyne wrote:
Fucking lame on tour joke, people still play his work in theatres(or opera houses) and that's why he's on tour... Idiots...
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pylsa wrote:
Beethoven and Chopin are on tour too! :P
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TheInfatuated wrote:
"Jean Sibelius (on tour)" - that seems wrong somehow...
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