Jean Sibelius

Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer, conductor, musicologist, university teacher and violinist (1865–1957). He was born at Hämeenlinna and died at Järvenpää.

Also recorded as Johan Julius Christian Sibelius; Sibelius; Jan Sibelius.

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Identity and origins

Jean Sibelius was recorded at birth as Johan Julius Christian Sibelius. He also worked under the name Jean Sibelius. The authorities additionally record the headings Johan Julius Christian Sibelius, Sibelius and Jan Sibelius. His recorded languages were Russian, Swedish, Finnish and German.

He was the child of Christian Gustaf Sibelius and Maria Charlotta Sibelius. He married Aino Sibelius. 3 children are recorded: Ruth Snellman, Heidi Blomstedt and Katarina Ilves. Other recorded relations include Jaakko Ilves.

Formation and teaching

Jean Sibelius studied at Sibelius Academy and University of Helsinki. He trained under Martin Wegelius, Albert Becker, Karl Goldmark and Robert Fuchs.

As a teacher, Jean Sibelius is recorded in connection with Heikki Klemetti, Toivo Kuula and Leevi Madetoja. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

Jean Sibelius worked in music.

He was employed by University of Helsinki. He belonged to Academy of Arts of the GDR, Grand Lodge of Finland, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Lake Tuusula Artist Community. He worked at Helsinki and Ainola.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 5: Finlandia, Kullervo, Valse triste, Violin Concerto and Andante Festivo. His recorded genres are classical music, opera, symphony, incidental music and 20th-century classical music.

Recognition and collections

Jean Sibelius received Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Wihuri Sibelius Prize, Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, Finnish Music Hall of Fame, Goethe Medal for Art and Science and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog.

Identity

What the record establishes about Jean Sibelius.

Jean Sibelius is recorded as having received Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Wihuri Sibelius Prize and Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal. Jean Sibelius is recorded as composer, conductor, musicologist, university teacher and violinist. Jean Sibelius is recorded with the citizenship of Finland and Grand Duchy of Finland. Jean Sibelius is recorded at birth as Johan Julius Christian Sibelius.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Jean Sibelius may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Jean Sibelius is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q45682.

In detail

Jean Sibelius studied at Sibelius Academy and University of Helsinki. training under Martin Wegelius, Albert Becker and Karl Goldmark is recorded. Heikki Klemetti, Toivo Kuula and Leevi Madetoja are recorded as having studied under Jean Sibelius. the recorded working language is Russian, Swedish and Finnish.

The field of work recorded is music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music, opera, symphony and incidental music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki. Residence is recorded at Ainola. Employment is recorded with University of Helsinki. Membership is recorded of Academy of Arts of the GDR, Grand Lodge of Finland and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Finlandia, Kullervo, Valse triste, Violin Concerto and Andante Festivo.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Wihuri Sibelius Prize, Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal and Finnish Music Hall of Fame.

Chronology

  1. 1865Jean Sibelius born at Hämeenlinna.
  2. 1865Jean Sibelius was born in 1865 at Hämeenlinna.
  3. 1957Jean Sibelius died at Järvenpää.
  4. 1957Jean Sibelius died in 1957 at Järvenpää.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jean Sibelius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q45682: Jean Sibelius

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