Jean Sibelius is Finland's preeminent classical composer, and a recent contest to rank Finland's finest works of choral music has confirmed his untouchable status. "Finlandia, Op. 26", his beloved ...

More than 1,000 people gathered in the bright sunshine on the steps of Helsinki Cathedral to sing the Finlandia hymn, one of the most popular compositions of composer Jean Sibelius, whose 150th ...

Hear the serene hymn section from Sibelius’ ‘Finlandia’ “sung” by an SATB choir of electric toothbrushes. Yes, toothbrushes. Filmed by a lakeside in Finland, this video presents a performance of ...

Hugh MacDonald reveals the secrets of one of Sibelius’ best known works, a piece that was born out of a nation’s struggle for its own identity and freedom ...

There was a direct link between new radio technology in the early part of the 20th century and the international recognition enjoyed by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, according to new research.

All parts have been designed to work together to enable mixed-ability groups to perform together. A certain amount of simplification has been required to adapt the pieces for mixed-ability. Some ...

Jean Sibelius, Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 52. Helsinki Radio Symphony, conducted by Oku Kamu. Johannes Brahms, Quartet No. 1 in G minor for Piano and Strings, Op. 25. Murray Perahia, piano, with ...

To celebrate Finnish Music Day and Jean Sibelius’s birthday, an extraordinary and visually striking performance took place this morning, December 8, at the Sibelius Monument in Töölö, Helsinki. The ...

In his native Finland, Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) has always been much more than “just” a great composer. He was the country’s first modern hero: To find an American equivalent, we might liken him to ...

EXCELLENT Jean Sibelius, Finlandia, The Swan of Tuonela, Tapiola and Valse Triste, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic, Herbert von Karajan conducting (Deutsche Grammophon 413755-4): I don’t think ...

We're in Bucharest for a concert performance by the Romanian Symphony Orchestra. Finnish conductor Leif Segerstam leads the orchestra in unofficial national anthem of Finland, "Finlandia" by Jean ...

Leah Broad receives doctoral funding from the AHRC. Jean Sibelius has proved to be one of the must enduring icons of Finnish cultural life. The image of the composer peers out from the 100 markka note ...