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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over 100 songs for voice and piano, incidental music for 13 separate plays, an opera (Jungfrun i tornet, which remains unpublished), chamber music (including a piece for a string quartet), piano music, 21 separate publications of choral music, and Masonic ritual music.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.

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6	No. 4 Berger et bergerette (Shepherd and Shepherdess) full track	187
7	Granen op 75:5 full track	176
8	Alla Marcia full track	174
9	The Oceanides, Op. 73 full track	157
10	Finale (Quasi Una Fantasia-Andante-Allegro Molto)	113
11	III Vivacissimo	91
12	Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 105 full track	64
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14	Symphony No. 6 in D minor, op. 104, Iii Poco Vivace	43
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filamentnovice wrote:
last month

Symphony No. 2 FTW.

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OrneryCat wrote:
last month

I wish A Lonely Ski-Trail was longer than 3 minutes. :C

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TuomariNurmio wrote:
last month

Man was a genius

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Maste90 wrote:
September 2009

amazing composer. i really want to go to finland now

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revontuliessi wrote:
September 2009

I ADORE YOU, JEAN SIBELIUS. I SIMPLY ADORE YOU.

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flame-lily wrote:
August 2009

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:
July 2009

Ootan kiertuetta kovasti

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zunari wrote:
July 2009

kauneimpia kuorolauluja

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LeoBirtwhistle wrote:
July 2009

Snöfrid

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Lnazgul wrote:
July 2009

On tour! ahhahha

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lelusio wrote:
June 2009

skrzypcowość Sibeliusa jest równie wielka jak fortepianizm;-)

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radiosluchacz wrote:
June 2009

Fortepianizm w ujęciu Sibeliusowskim ponadnormatywnie byczy jest.

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gpberlin wrote:
May 2009

he is on tour through my soul!!

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zunari wrote:
May 2009

http://www.last.fm/group/NO+MORE+ON+TOUR+JOKES

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Lnazgul wrote:
May 2009

Wow! It's really good!

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zunari wrote:
May 2009

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:
May 2009

@Laveyne, do you have sense of humour?

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laveyne wrote:
May 2009

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:
May 2009

Beethoven and Chopin are on tour too! :P

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TheInfatuated wrote:
April 2009

"Jean Sibelius (on tour)" - that seems wrong somehow...

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