En saga
Jean Sibelius
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En saga by Jean Sibelius
Release Date
Thu Feb 16 1893
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Jean SibeliusAbout
One of the composer’s earliest purely orchestral pieces is this tone poem that started out as a chamber work but then was changed into a work for orchestra. The composer conducted the premiere in Helsinki in February 1893. The title is in Swedish, which was Sibelius' first language.
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Who wrote En saga's ?
En saga was written by Jean Sibelius.
When did Jean Sibelius release En saga?
Jean Sibelius released En saga on Thu Feb 16 1893.
What did Jean Sibelius say about "En saga"?
In a conversation with his secretary Santeri Levas, the composer said:
En saga is the expression of a state of mind. I had undergone a number of painful experiences at the time and in no other work have I revealed myself so completely. It is for this reason that I find all literary explanations qui...
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