Stories about Hymn

Episode 13 - Struggle, Deliverance, Calm


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Political struggles are never easy, especially when your national identity are on the line.  Jean Sibelius knew this and fought against the chains of oppression in the best way he knew how:  music!

You can listen to a recreation of his finale tableau here:  https://youtu.be/F5zg_af9b8c

The second piece of his symphony, the first tableau, was called "The Song of Väinämöinen."  You see why I couldn't pronounce it?

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Stories about HymnBy Jon Phillip La Foy

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