150 years from the birth of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius
The year 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. During this jubilee year there are events also in Athens.
Today at 8.30 pm. there is a concert in Athens Concert Hall for the 150th anniversary of Nielsen and Sibelius’s birth http://www.megaron.gr/default.asp?la=2&pid=5&evID=2850 (At 7:45 p.m. there will be a free introductory talk for ticket-holders)
On November 11 the Finnish Institute at Athens organizes a lecture by Dr Reima Raijas with theme “Echoes from The Kalevala in Jean Sibelius’s Music” and on November 12 in association with the Theocharakis Foundation, the Institute presents a chamber music concert celebrating Jean Sibelius’s 150th Anniversary. Invitations are attached. http://www.finninstitute.gr/events/echoes-kalevala-jean-sibeliuss-music-lecture-dr-reima-raijas
In collaboration with the Embassy of Finland in Athens the Athens Concert Hall organize on December 3 a concert and a pre-lecture http://www.megaron.gr/default.asp?pid=5&la=2&evID=2914
Jean Sibelius
Sibelius (8.12.1865–20.9.1957) is far more than the composer of seven symphonies, a violin concerto, Finlandia and Valse triste – he also wrote a wealth of chamber music suitable for musicians both young and old, songs, and music for different types of choirs. His tone poems and music for the stage add variety to the concert programs of symphony orchestras.
Source: Embassy Of Finland In Greece
