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Karelianism
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Sibelius: 15 facts about the great composer
7. Karelianism
In addition to his views about Finland’s position under Russian dominance, Sibelius also became passionate about the importance of the Karelia region – home to the oldest and most respected aspects of Finnish culture. His Karelia Suite was originally written for an historical tableau at Helsinki university. The composer said, ‘you couldn’t hear a single note of the music – everyone was on their feet cheering and clapping.’
