Commissioned by the Finnish government and inspired by the migration of swans, Jean Sibelius would create one of his most important works. It was not only important musically, but for how significant it played a role in Sibelius' life. 

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Music for this episode:

Palm by Trevor Kowalski

Flow of Nature by Spectacles Wallet and Watch

Rainbow Colors by Spectacles Wallet and Watch

Changing Outlook by Trevor Kowalski

In the Mystic Woods by Spectacles Wallet and Watch

The Mountain Disconnect by Trevor Kowalski

Sources for this episode:

Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 (Cambridge Music Handbooks) by James Hepokoski: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QIT4AMG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The Rest is Noise by Alex Ross: https://www.amazon.com/Rest-Noise-Listening-Twentieth-Century-dp-0312427719/dp/0312427719/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1592939112