Sibelius began seriously studying the violin in the autumn of 1881, at age 1 5. In this regard, Sibelius’s concerto stands out as unique: “Sibelius wrote his for a kind of ghostly self. Michael Steinberg points out that while most keyboard concertos were written by composers for themselves, many violin concertos were written for others. The Violin Concerto is Sibelius’ only work for solo instrument and orchestra. December 8, his birthday, is celebrated as Flag Day in Finland, also referred to as “Day of Finnish Music.” Sibelius is considered a hero in Finland, father of Finnish music. For example, a survey of the New York Philharmonic audience revealed Sibelius to be their most popular composer. In the 1930s Sibelius’ music was extremely popular. Sibelius did attempt an 8 th Symphony but after five years he gave up and destroyed all documents related to this work. This long dry spell is referred to as “The Silence of Järvenpää ,” the town where he lived. This caused Sibelius to quit smoking and drinking. SIBELIUS 5 MASTER VOLUME METER NOT MOVING SERIES
A series of throat surgeries tumor removed. The revision of the concerto was a turbulent process.
Difficulties with the concerto led to more bouts of drinking. Violin Concerto premiered 1904, amid debt & drinking in the composer’s life. Sibelius’ nationalistic music, based on Finnish myth, continued with Karelia Suite ( 1893), 4 tone poems on legendary hero Lemminkäinen (1895) & Finlandia (1 899 ). 1899 Kullervo, nationalistic choral symphony, gave him his first recognition. Like his father, his finances were precarious. Around this time Sibelius took to heavy drinking and carousing. Married Aino Järnefelt in 1892 and built a home Ainola, on Lake T u usula, Järvenpää, where Sibelius lived from 190 4 for the rest of his life. During his high school years he changed it to the more French sounding Jean. His real first name was Janne (a version of Johann). He was introduced to music by his aunt Evelina. 
His father, a doctor, died in 1868, bankrupt. Born Decemin Hämeelinna, Finland, to Swedish speaking parents. “The Violin Concerto is in more than one sense, a compensation for, or a sublimation of Sibelius’ unfulfilled ambition to become a virtuoso international violinist.” (Burnett James)
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