Jean Sibelius, born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius (8 December 1865 – 20 S… Read Full Bio ↴Jean Sibelius, born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius (8 December 1865 – 20 September 1957), was a Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern periods. He is widely recognized as his country's greatest composer and, through his music, is often credited with having helped Finland to develop a national identity during its struggle for independence from Russia.
The core of his oeuvre is his set of seven symphonies, which, like his other major works, are regularly performed and recorded in his home country and internationally. 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). 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 opera Jungfrun i tornet (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 thirty years, a stunning and perplexing decline 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.
The Finnish 100 mark note featured his image until 2002, when the euro was adopted.[4] Since 2011, Finland has celebrated a Flag Day on 8 December, the composer's birthday, also known as the "Day of Finnish Music". In 2015, the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth, a number of special concerts and events were held, especially in the city of Helsinki.
The core of his oeuvre is his set of seven symphonies, which, like his other major works, are regularly performed and recorded in his home country and internationally. 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). 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 opera Jungfrun i tornet (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 thirty years, a stunning and perplexing decline 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.
The Finnish 100 mark note featured his image until 2002, when the euro was adopted.[4] Since 2011, Finland has celebrated a Flag Day on 8 December, the composer's birthday, also known as the "Day of Finnish Music". In 2015, the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth, a number of special concerts and events were held, especially in the city of Helsinki.
Karelia Suite Op.11; Intermezzo
Jean Sibelius Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Jean Sibelius:
Be Still My Soul Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side Bear…
Finlandia Oi Suomi, katso, Sinun päiväs koittaa, yön uhka karkoitettu…
Finlandia-hymni Oi, Suomi, katso, sinun päiväs' koittaa Yön uhka karkoitettu…
Säv säv susa Säv säv susa Våg våg slå I sägen mig var ingalill Den unga…
Sibelius : Finlandia-hymni Oi, Suomi, katso, sinun päiväs' koittaa Yön uhka karkoitettu…
Var det en dr Var det en dröm att ljuvt en gång Jag var ditt…
Var det en dröm Var det en dröm att ljuvt en gång Jag var ditt…
Var det en dröm Var det en dröm att ljuvt en gång Jag var ditt…
Var det et dröm Var det en dröm att ljuvt en gång Jag var ditt…
Var det et dröm? Var det en dröm att ljuvt en gång Jag var ditt…
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Wal Vall Mor
This melody is deep in Chileans mind and soul as it has been used for decades by the local TV as an opening intro for sports broadcasting.
Brad Brassman
In the UK in the 60's it was the theme tune to a current affairs programme called "This Week" which my father used to le me stay up and watch for the history, and it always makes me think of the war in Vietnam and the Congo Wars!
Edla
And all along, the song was about Karelia😂 dunno why but I find it quite funny
Jackie Burrows
May I ask why
Jackie Burrows
@Wal Vall Mor Thankyou a Joy
Mark Julius
One of the most inspirational and uplifting pieces of music there is. You cannot be human if you fail to be bowled over by the Intermezzo.
bonnie43uk
When that crescendo builds up at 1:15 i get goosebumps on my skin. Fantastic piece of music. If this music doesn't fill you with emotion, .. nothing will. 10/10.
Hypnobunny1
How I love this music Got goosebumps even on my legs lol. Stunning piece of music
Soulcrew Blue
Absolutely agree.
Adventure Film Production
My Finish Family comes from Karelia, many of my family members fought in the Winter war to defend our homeland. One of my relatives Leon Kuttu died three months before the war ended. I am eternally grateful for my family's past. #SwedenAndFinlandForever