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From: speaker@gymble.UUCP (Speaker to Animals)
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Subject: Re: Sibelius - tone poems
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Date: Mon, 2-Sep-85 13:42:43 EDT
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In article <392@scgvaxd.UUCP> jimmy@scgvaxd.UUCP (PUT YOUR NAME HERE) writes:
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> Sibelius is well known for his tone poems and is quite good at
> these specific compositions.  I certainly liked them.  Finlandia
> was one I believe that went over quite well with me.  What does
> anyone else think of Sibelius' works?  Please don't be too rough!

My favorite Sibelius works are his 7th and 5th Symphonys.  Yes, Finlandia
is also quite pleasent.  I was never overly awed by his tone poems frankly.
His symphonies have a starkness and power to them that is appealing.

The Kalivala (whatever) is appalling as a "National Poem."  Sorry to have
to say that since I am half Finnish and have always been proud of the
culture and my background.  But really....