Born:
December 8, 1865; Hämeenlinna, Finland
Died:
September 20, 1957; Ainola, Finland
Nationality:
Finnish
Occupation:
Composer
Jean Sibelius was a Finnish
composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early Modern periods. Born on
December 8, 1865 and died on September 20, 1957, he is regarded as the greatest
composer in his country, Finland. His music is also credited with helping
Finland to develop its national identity during a period when Finland struggles
for independence from Russia.
Sibelius's birthplace, Hämeenlinna
His core works are seven
symphonies, which, like his other major works, are regularly performed and
recorded in his home country and internationally. His other most famous works
include Finlandia, the Karelia Suite, Valse triste, the Violin Concerto,
Kullervo, and The Swan of Tuonela from the Lemminkäinen Suite.
Finlandia (first edition)
Sibelius was a prolific composer
until the mid-1920s, but after completing his Seventh Symphony (1924), Tempest
(1926) and Tapiola (1926), he almost stopped compositional activity during his
last thirty years, showing a surprising and perplexing decline called "The
Silence of Järvenpää", the location of his home.
Sibelius (1913)
Sibelius sketch, Albert Engström (1904)
On September 20, 1957, Sibelius
died of a brain haemorrhage at the age of 91 in Ainola.
Since 2011, Finland has celebrated
a Flag Day on 8 December, Sibelius' birthday, also known as the "Day of
Finnish Music". In 2015, the 150th anniversary of Sibelius' birth, many
special concerts and events were held, especially in the city of Helsinki.
Sibelius's funeral, Helsinki (1957)
Sibelius monument, Helsinki, Finland
Thank you.
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