Jean Sibelius
4.
Tchaikovsky and Borodin. This is not surprising when we consider that Finland was part of the Russian Empire, and that there was a lot of coming and going between Finland and Russia (Helsinki is only 241 miles from St. Petersburg). With regard to Tchaikovsky, Sibelius said early in his career that “there is much in that man that I recognize in myself.”
5.
What is the Kalevala?
Which two composers had a very strong influence on the early music of Sibelius?
Quiz Yourself About the Life and Music of
Jean Sibelius
Tchaikovsky
Borodin
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