Johan Julius Christian Sibelius was a Finnish composer of classical music and one of the most notable composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His music played an important role in the formation of the Finnish national identity. The core of Sibelius's oeuvre is his set of seven symphonies. Like Beethoven, Sibelius used each one both to develop a single musical idea and to further develop his own personal compositional style. These works continue to be performed frequently in the concert hall and are often recorded.... More • http://en.wikipedia. ... n_Sibelius View • Books • Images • Videos • Search Related • Composers • Freemasons • December 08 • Finland • Music • Sagittarius • People