Summaries

In the first of two films exploring the life and music of Jean Sibelius, celebrated filmmaker Christopher Nupen looks at the Finnish composer's development from his beginnings to the time of his third symphony. In the second film, Nupen covers the period from the fourth symphony to the unfinished eighth.

Details

Keywords
  • classical music
Genres
  • History
  • Biography
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Feb 6, 1984
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Ainola, Järvenpää, Finland
Production companies Allegro Films

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 53m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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