Sibelius (1865-1957) learned about and loved music  from an early age, and grew to be an exceptional player of the violin he had been given on his fifteenth birthday.  His family didn't approve of his desire for a career in music and composition, and enrolled him in Helsinki University to study law....
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Greatest Works
Violin Concerto, Pelléas et Mélisande,
Finlandia, Karelia Suite, Valse Triste, Symphonies, Tapiola, En Saga

 
Greatest Performers
Maurice Abravanel, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult, Aaron Rosand

Playlist
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