Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer of the late Romantic and early-modern periods, widely recognized as his country's greatest composer. Born on December 8, 1865, in Hämeenlinna, Finland, which was then part of the Russian Empire, Sibelius played a significant role in the formation of the Finnish national identity through his music. His work is often infused with the spirit of Finnish folklore and the natural landsc
... MoreJean Sibelius was a Finnish composer of the late Romantic and early-modern periods, widely recognized as his country's greatest composer. Born on December 8, 1865, in Hämeenlinna, Finland, which was then part of the Russian Empire, Sibelius played a significant role in the formation of the Finnish national identity through his music. His work is often infused with the spirit of Finnish folklore and the natural landscapes of his homeland.
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