Sibelius

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A Finnish composer who wrote famous symphonies inspired by nature

proper noun
/sɪˈbeɪliəs/

: Sibelius

Nonetheless, Rautavarra attracted the attention of Sibelius, who recommended him for a scholarship to study at Juilliard.

Examples

Is that the Sibelius you're playing on that?

Alone in the Dark (1982)
They changed the program at the last minute and played nothing but Sibelius.

Laura (1944)
When they sang some of Sibelius' songs, I got a lump in my throat; it was so beautiful and moving.

Fiction book (1992)
The CD is coming up to the heroic finale of the Second Symphony, my favorite part in all of Sibelius.

Fiction book (2001)
Many orchestras perform Sibelius' works to celebrate his influence on classical music.
In her recital, the pianist chose to highlight Sibelius, showcasing his most famous pieces.
Students often study Sibelius to understand the evolution of 20th-century symphonic music.

Synonyms

Jean Sibelius

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A Finnish composer who wrote dramatic symphonies and music about Finland

focuses on contributions to twentieth century classical music broadly

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Sibelius is the composer's 'family name' from Finland, and it became famous because of his music. When people say 'Sibelius' they often mean his powerful, nature-inspired symphonies and the sound of Finnish national music.