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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