Few countries have elevated a composer like Finland and Jean Sibelius. John Banther and Evan Keely look into his breakout success, symphonies, dramatic life events, and how he incorporates Finnish culture into music. Plus, what do Sibelius, Gilmore Girls, and Lord of The Rings have in common?

Show Notes

 Enjoy this performance of the Symphony No. 2 with the Finnish conductor, Susanna Mälkki

 

Kullervo and the epic poem that inspired Sibelius

Radio Filharmonisch Orkest, James Gaffigan conducting

Read a translation of the epic Finnish poem, Kalevala here

A 100th Anniversary performance of Finlandia, with chorus!