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Birth: | 8th December, 1865 |
Death: | 20th September, 1957 |
Nationality: | Finnish |
Profession: | Composer |
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Jean Sibelius was born in Hämeenlinna, Finland. He was a Finnish composer. 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. His best-known compositions are Finlandia, the Karelia Suite, Valse triste, the Violin Concerto, the choral symphony Kullervo, and The Swan of Tuonela. 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.
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