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  1. Foreign choral groups mix in local songsRead the original story

    Thursday Apr 25 | Shanghai Daily

    ... Forever Blue distinguishes itself with a humorous style. Viipurin Lauluveikot will perform Finland musician Jean Sibelius' (1865-1957) "The Boat Journey." "This is a precious chance to enjoy Sibelius' works, which are rarely performed by choral ...

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  2. Symphony to perform Schumann's 'Rhenish' - Fri, 12 Apr 2013 PSTRead the original story

    Apr 12, 2013 | The Spokesman-Review

    ... Preu, will perform three works in this weekend's Classics 9 concert: "The Swan of Tuonela," Op. 22, No. 2 by Jean Sibelius; Cello Concerto by William Walton, featuring guest cellist Alban Gerhardt; and Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 97 ...

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  3. Musical talent on show at Graduation Gala ConcertRead the original story

    Apr 3, 2013 | Scoop

    ... Concerto by Joseph Horovitz, Shauno Isomura performing Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op 47 Movement I by Jean Sibelius and Liam Wooding performing Piano Concerto in G major by Maurice Ravel. There will also be a special performance by the Auckland ...

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  4. Robert Moody returns to Phoenix Symphony for spectacular performanceRead the original story

    Mar 31, 2013 | State Press

    ... Moody's final performance of the night gave tribute to the interpretive and nationalistic Symphony No. 2 of Jean Sibelius. Moody conducted the four movements of the symphony with a thrilling performance ending that had the audience on their feet and ...

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  5. Arts Notes: Diablo Symphony to debut piece by former conductorRead the original story

    Mar 20, 2013 | contracostatimes.com

    ... 2013 Young Artist Competition winner, will be the featured artist, playing the "Violin Concerto in D minor" by Jean Sibelius, and Walnut Creek Mayor Cindy Silva will guest conduct the "Thunder and Lightning Polka" by Johan Strauss. The Symphony No. ...

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  6. Classical CD review: Sibelius Symphonies Nos. 1 and 4, Minnesota Orchestra, Osmo VänskäRead the original story

    Mar 16, 2013 | startribune.com

    ... disc, coupling two sharply contrasting works, is the second installment in Osmo VA nskA 's projected set of Jean Sibelius' seven symphonies, on the Sibelius-smitten Swedish label Bis, with the orchestra he has groomed for a decade. It follows last ...

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  7. Sonore Chamber Choir to sing at Unity CenterRead the original story

    Mar 14, 2013 | portlandtribune.com

    ... of the lyrics will be included in program handouts. In addition to classical Finnish composers, such as Jean Sibelius and Fredrik Pacius, Sonore's program highlights the work of contemporary composers, inspired and influenced by Finnish folk tales ...

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  8. Finnish Him! Pekka Kuusisto and the NSO at the Kennedy Center, ReviewedRead the original story

    Mar 1, 2013 | City Paper

    ... - that's Iceland. Just reindeer, then. As far as composers go, it's a country we associate with just one guy, Jean Sibelius , Finland's favorite son who barely managed to not drink himself to death before introducing the world to its music. ...

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  9. Finland's Sonore Chamber Choir set Pacific Northwest performance datesRead the original story w/Photo

    Feb 28, 2013 | Examiner.com

    ... Program, Messiah Lutheran Church, 7434 N Charleston Ave. In addition to "classical" Finnish composers, such as Jean Sibelius and Fredrik Pacius, Sonore's secular program highlights the work of contemporary composers, inspired and influenced by ...

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  10. John Frayne: Hobson, Erdelyi get warm response -- as does Chinese orchestraRead the original story

    Feb 28, 2013 | The News-Gazette

    ... in the Foellinger Great Hall of Krannert Center for the Performing Arts that included the violin concerto of Jean Sibelius and the tone poem, "A Hero's Life" by Richard Strauss. This orchestra, founded in 1956, toured the United States in 2006 and ...

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  11. Utah Symphony to perform 'Water Music'Read the original story

    Dec 25, 2012 | Park Record

    ... works. The orchestra will also perform a flood of other enchanting works including "The Swan of Tuonela," by Jean Sibelius, Benjamin Britten's "Four Sea Interludes," and Felix Mendelssohn's "The Fair Melusina," Friday and Saturday, Jan. 4 and Jan. ...

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  12. Wayne wrote a new post, Jean Sibelius and "Finlandia", on the site WayneRead the original story

    Feb 2, 2013 | The Blinking Cursor

    Johan Julius Christian or Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer of the later Romantic period whose music played an important role in the formation of the Finnish national identity.

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  13. Utah Symphony to perform 'Water Music'Read the original story

    Dec 25, 2012 | Park Record

    ... works. The orchestra will also perform a flood of other enchanting works including "The Swan of Tuonela," by Jean Sibelius, Benjamin Britten's "Four Sea Interludes," and Felix Mendelssohn's "The Fair Melusina," Friday and Saturday, Jan. 4 and Jan. ...

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  14. Ashmont Hill Chamber Music's Winter Concert 2012Read the original story

    Nov 21, 2012 | Dorchester Reporter, Dorchester MA

    ... stunning work by little known 20th century composer Erwin Schulhoff's as well as works by Robert Schumann and Jean Sibelius. As a performer, teacher, and resident of Ashmont Hill, Goodwin is committed to the neighborhood's cultural growth, giving ...

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  15. Nils Landgren: Christmas With My Friends IIIRead the original story

    Nov 26, 2012 | All About Jazz

    ... traditional songs and carols ("Dagen A r Kommen," "Away In A Manger"), songs from the classical canon (Jean Sibelius and Zachris Topelius' "Giv Mig ej Glans," Peter Warnock's "Bethlehem Down") and popular greats such as Stevie Wonder 's "Someday At ...

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