http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61340&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fjean-sibelius%2Fplaylists.rssThough Jean Sibelius is rightfully regarded among the most significant composers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for fusing traditional elements of the Romantic era with radical experimentalism, his orchestral works should be labeled first and foremost as Finnish, as his seven symphonies are a veritable soundtrack to Finland's national identity. Born to a Swedish-speaking family in 1865, he studied composition in Germany with Albert Becker, though a significant portion of early pieces show the clear influence of Wagner and Tchaikovsky. Early signs of nationalism can be heard in <i>Karelia Suite for Orchestra</i> (Op. 11), a set four tone poems he completed as a student, the rousing orchestral poem <i>Finlandia</i>, and his first two symphonies. The 1903 <i>Violin Concerto</i> was a well-timed departure from19th-century Romanticism, and received wide international recognition. Though he completed few works after World War I, they included his a elusive, masterful sixth symphony and the dark symphonic poem <i>Tapiola</i>. While his effect on Scandinavian composers is paramount, his radical approach to nationalism had influence far beyond Finland's borders. - Nate CavalieriRomanticen720Wed, 9 Dec 2009 02:05:57 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61340&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fjean-sibelius%2Fplaylists.rss Though Jean Sibelius is rightfully regarded among the most significant composers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for fusing traditional elements of the Romantic era with radical experimentalism, his orchestral works should be labeled first and foremost as Finnish, as his seven symphonies are a veritable soundtrack to Finland's national identity. Born to a Swedish-speaking family in 1865, he studied composition in Germany with Albert Becker, though a significant portion of early pieces show the clear influence of Wagner and Tchaikovsky. Early signs of nationalism can be heard in <i>Karelia Suite for Orchestra</i> (Op. 11), a set four tone poems he completed as a student, the rousing orchestral poem <i>Finlandia</i>, and his first two symphonies. The 1903 <i>Violin Concerto</i> was a well-timed departure from19th-century Romanticism, and received wide international recognition. Though he completed few works after World War I, they included his a elusive, masterful sixth symphony and the dark symphonic poem <i>Tapiola</i>. While his effect on Scandinavian composers is paramount, his radical approach to nationalism had influence far beyond Finland's borders. - Nate Cavalieri http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18908334&variant=play&rws=%2Fjean-sibelius%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:42:38 -0700 Playlists Featuring Jean Sibelius on Rhapsody Online 18908334 ply.18908334 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18908334&variant=play&rws=%2Fjean-sibelius%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18718428&variant=play&rws=%2Fjean-sibelius%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:08:34 -0800 Playlists Featuring Jean Sibelius on Rhapsody Online 18718428 ply.18718428 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18718428&variant=play&rws=%2Fjean-sibelius%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18118949&variant=play&rws=%2Fjean-sibelius%2Fplaylists.rss Latin Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:09:37 -0700 Playlists Featuring Jean Sibelius on Rhapsody Online 18118949 ply.18118949 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