Also known as
  • J. Sibelius,
  • Sibelius,
  • Johan Julius Christian Sibelius ,
  • Jean Sibelus,
  • Jean Sibelius (1865-1957),
  • Jan Sibelius
Johan Julius Christian "Jean" / "Janne" Sibelius (; December 8, 1865–September 20, 1957) was a Finnish composer of the later Romantic period and one of the most notable composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His music played an important role in the formation of the Finnish national identity. The core of Sibelius' oeuvre is his set of seven symphonies (or eight, if Kullervo is seen as a symphony). Like Beethoven, Sibelius used each one to develop further his own personal... full article at wikipedia

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  • Dec 8, 1865
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  • Sep 20, 1957
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Created by Metaweb Oct 22, 2006
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