Hear the serene hymn section from Sibelius’ ‘Finlandia’ “sung” by an SATB choir of electric toothbrushes. Yes, toothbrushes. Filmed by a lakeside in Finland, this video presents a performance of ...
HELSINKI (AP) — More than 1,000 people gathered in the bright sunshine on the steps of Helsinki Cathedral to sing the Finlandia hymn, one of the most popular compositions of composer Jean Sibelius, ...
Sibelius’s mighty Finlandia is a triumphant celebration of the ancient beauty of Finland and the proud independence of her people. "It is as if the Almighty had thrown down pieces of a mosaic from ...
More than 1,000 people gathered in the bright sunshine on the steps of Helsinki Cathedral to sing the Finlandia hymn, one of the most popular compositions of composer Jean Sibelius, whose 150th ...
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Finnish flags were raised across the nation on Friday to honour the birthday of renowned composer Jean Sibelius. Sibelius was born in the city of Hämeenlinna on 8 December 1865, and since 2011 his ...
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