
It was then that the famous "First Symphony" and the symphonic poem "Finland" appeared. The end of the 1890s was the most fruitful period in the life of the composer. After all, he was one of the brightest representatives of neo-romanticism in Europe. In the same period, the composer created such works as "Fairy Tale", "Karelia", "Spring Song".Īn analysis of his contribution to culture explains why they later erected a monument to Sibelius (Finland).

During this period, he married the daughter of Governor Augustus Jarnefelt, who was an activist of the national movement. About Sibelius talked about as a promising composer. His first symphonic poem Kullervo, based on the Finnish epic Kalevala, had an extraordinary success. After graduation, he spent two years studying the composition of musical works in Berlin and Vienna. Initially, the young man entered the law faculty of the University of Helsinki, but then decided not to go contrary to vocation and transferred to the Institute of Music. This was followed by several chamber-instrumental works. From early childhood he was inclined to music: at the age of 10 he wrote the first play. Then this territory belonged to the Russian Empire. short biographyĪ future genius was born in 1865 in the town of Hämeenlinna (province of Southern Finland). It is not surprising that after his death it was decided to erect a monument to Jan Sibelius in Helsinki. At least, contemporaries perceived his works in this way. Some critics regard the work of the composer as a kind of struggle for the independence of Finland. In addition, Sibelius is the author of many other patriotic works based on the Finnish epic and the history of the people. The composition was created during the period of national growth and echoed the spirit of the times. In particular, he wrote the symphonic poem "Finland", the final part of which became the unofficial anthem of the country.

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For compatriots, it means about the same as Pushkin for Russians in the literary field, because they were the beginning of Finnish professional music. But who is Jan Sibelius, and for what he is honored in his homeland? Who was Sibelius?

This is the most visited monument in Helsinki. But the palm for many years confidently holds a monument to Sibelius. The capital of Finland is replete with original pedestals: what are only the "Three Blacksmiths", "Bronze Design" or "Deceased Knights" worth.
