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Jean Sibelius

Jean Sibelius (Composer)

Born: 8th December 1865, Hameenlinna

Died: 20th September 1957, Ainola

Nationality: Finnish

Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern periods. He is widely recognized as his country's greatest composer, and his music is often credited with having helped Finland develop a national identity during its struggle for independence from Russia.

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The Swedish violinist offers a characterful performance of Sibelius's concerto alongside a virtuosic account of the piece that swept him to victory at the 2019 Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition.

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