“Finlandia” by Sibelius & The Finnish People’s Struggle

The Classical Music Minute - Un pódcast de Steven Hobé, Composer & Host - Lunes

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DescriptionJean Sibelius was thought to be a hero of Finland, as his music reflected the struggle of the people against the Russian Empire. This is most evident in his work, Finlandia. Take a minute to get the scoop!An incredible performance of Finlandia, op. 26 with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Herbert von Karajan. c/o YouTubeFun FactSibelius later reworked the Finlandia Hymn into a stand-alone piece. This hymn, with words written in 1941 by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi,...

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