Words were not written for it until 1941 when Veikko Antero Koskenniemi did so, while the music was written in 1899 and revised a year later.
Words were not written for it until 1941 when Veikko Antero Koskenniemi did so, while the music was written in 1899 and revised a year later. Most of the work is composed of turbulent music, evoking the national struggle (*), and it was intended to raise opposition to the Russian Empire's takeover of the namesake Grand Duchy. Near the end of this work, a calm section known as an eponymous hymn is played and is often incorrectly cited as traditional folk music. FTP, identify this symphonic poem, composed by Jean Sibeliuis, a national song of Finland.
Words were not written for it until 1941 when Veikko Antero Koskenniemi did so, while the music was written in 1899 and revised a year later.
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