Sibelius - Finlandia op. 26 (Opening of the new Helsinki music hall)

[@originaljudah9351]

You know its a good piece when it makes you feel patriotic for a country that's not your own.

[@frankeggers4024]

We sang it in church this morning but in English and appropriate words for the U.S.A.

[@postilaatikko7384]

it is a song for the Finns not USA or anyone else.

[@kolmtriipu4888]

Jep ):

[@darnedmallard8924]

i like you

[@nietzschebietzsche2642]

Exactly !

[@knivesgunfights526]

I am from America. As I turn 75 yoa, and am losing my battle with inoperable cancer, I listen to Finlandia daily. It always brings tears to my eyes, which I believe cleanses one's soul. I don't fear death, I accept it. I will continue listening to most beautiful piece of music ever written, as long as GOD gives me life.

[@kcgreen2537]

I strongly recommend his symphony #7. I’ve had a similar relationship with it listening nearly daily. Love Kurt Sanderling version with Berliner Sinfonie.

[@frankborder]

@@kcgreen2537 Seconded, especially for the phase of life original poster is in. It is a beautiful, concise, majestic statement and Sibelius' perfected masterpiece. I would strongly recommend Segerstam with Danish orchestra (*not* so much the Helsinki phil)

[@yohannesephrem9096]

Life continues after we dropped the flesh garment. Fare well my brother!

[@knivesgunfights526]

@@yohannesephrem9096 So true. So very true. I thank you.

[@darnedmallard8924]

This song is about freedom and the perseverance of self governance no matter how difficult it might get sometimes. This might encapsulate the Finnish "SISU" mentality. I am very sad to hear about your situation and I send all my best wishes to you and your family. As Yohannes said previously, we will high five each other on the other side..

[@love7080s]

This music feels like the transition of 19th century and solemnity.

[@aakkoin]

I may be biased cause I'm finnish, but I have thought Sibelius as THE LAST real classical composer. Ennio Morricone is another, but that's for film. After Sibelius modern art and avant-garde took over art music. This is a great classical piece.

[@kaythomas5884]

Sibelius captures the soul of Finland. I visit every year from Australia both Denmark and Finland. The Finns are very special people very democratic, all equal. There is no class distinction amongst the Finns. They are in my heart 💘 Kay 🤗

[@katjakarkkainen6939]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kathrynstewart-mcdonald]

I have never been to Finland but would like to go. Do you know of any travel blogs or You Tube producers who are broadcasting clips of the country. I have always admired them, years ago a friend of my father told me stories of the winter war. Finns are fantastic. I only know of the war, of reindeer, ligonberries the engineering department and also of Sami's any photos of the capital?

[@kaythomas5884]

@Hjalmar Jeppsson I lived in Denmark for 10 years in the 70s. Therefor speak fluent Danish and visit every year until covid stuck. The Danes are the only ones with any sense of humour. Even so, the Swedes prefer to visit Copenhagen, to have some fun, and a beer!!i

[@Hoomann09]

Glad you like to visit in Finland❤

[@cosmincoco6983]

Jan, Edward Grieg, George Enesco,many other were not but patriots who loved music,meaning internationaly loving values no matter where they come from. Thanks.

[@henningvisser1108]

The Finnish people does not do anything in half measures. I had the privilege to work for a Finnish mining technology company out of the South African office and believe me, they are a great nation. They appear to be a boring people but once you get under their skin and get accepted in their social circle, you are bonded for life. Did 4 tours in Finland, Helsinki, (Espoo) and Tornio up north. Jean Sibelius makes me want to go back all the time

[@a.pviivi8235]

Nice words

[@itsgoodiewoodie]

Wow.

[@nilesmcvile]

Sandvik?

[@henningvisser1108]

@@nilesmcvile No. Originally Outokumpu which became Outotec and now Metso. I am retired.

[@artin80]

Kaunis esitys tästä upeasta sävellyksestä. Erittäin hyvin kuvattu, ja suuri kunnioitus esitystä kohtaan: esiintyjät ja yleisö yhtenä kokonaisuutena suuressa musiikkisalissa. Suomi parhaimmillaan. Paljon kunnioitusta!. Terveisiä Hollannista.

[@sampoleskela6625]

This is how it's supposed to be played! There are many version of this by different orchestras. They all seem to lack the certain (Finnish) sentiment. This piece isn't supposed to be joyful, but a bit sad, yet still strong. Excellent.

[@JimmyTheTurtle892]

Sampo leskelä i really like lahti symphony orchestra playing this though

[@valentinc.6542]

cauz the lack of sun?

[@KMac329]

You know and have it right.

[@steezyskateboards1036]

Sampo leskelä fk

[@guanoapes771]

i want it epic and sad but also happy. When i was a little boy, my grandfather played this and said it was the war with the russians, when the intense part begun in this song. He never hated anybody but he was a child of his time.

[@wolfwolf1975]

Amazingly, the first time I heard this beautiful song was in elementary school! Our school song was written to the tune of the “Finlandia” chorus, but I didn’t know that until I heard it on the classical radio station! I fell in love ❤with it and started to research the history of the music.

[@wolfwolf1975]

My elementary school song was also to the tune of the same song! I’ve always loved it.

[@kendramaddox1233]

As an American. This is one of the most beautiful melodies that has ever been written. I remember my dad playing it on the piano as we went to sleep some nights as a benediction. Jean Sibelius.... God Inspired ... it makes me weep it’s so beautiful....

[@crazyjoedavola7493]

Your father is awesome.

[@Frog89mad]

small country defended everything this song presents against big soviet invasion

[@katjakarkkainen6939]

Luv u Americans as we love Finlanlad. All respect!

[@RemyConst]

@@Frog89mad Finlandia was written way before soviet union was even a country. It was written when Finland was the Grand Dutchy of Finland under the Russian Tsars rule.

[@arikotiranta2689]

Thanks to you.

[@Vampirewolfking]

Sitä ei ole tarkoitettu laulettavaksi. Sehän on tehty orkesteria varten. Mutta jos maailma tahtoo laulaa, niin ei sille mitään mahda. -Jean Sibelius

[@subrosa7708]

Monet klassiset kappaleet ovat myöhemmin sanoitettu laulettaviksi. Miksi ei myös tämäkin?

[@libertypastor1307]

Translation, please?

[@mibehu]

@@libertypastor1307 "It's not for singing. It has been composed for an orchestra. But, if the World wants sing, it can't be helped." - Jean Sibelius

[@mibehu]

@@libertypastor1307 You are welcome. He even said that it (Finlandia) was just a good composition.

[@libertypastor1307]

@@mibehu Truly great men are usually humble men. So it seems in this case.

[@peterhamlett4544]

So many comments! This isn't surprising as Finlandia is one of the greatest pieces of music ever written. What an evening it must have been when the new concert hall was opened. My wife and I are Brits but we just love Scandinavia and Scandinavian people.

[@mauripekkarinen1]

Finland is not scandinavian, it's nordic.

[@a.pviivi8235]

Not many Who get this gategory. That time lives in us

[@peterhamlett4544]

My apology. Whatever we love all of your part of the world and its people@@mauripekkarinen1

[@danieldevadas6481]

@@mauripekkarinen1 in common English usage, Finland is often considered Scandinavian for its cultural and linguistic similarities, considering your average native English speaker's lack of geographical knowledge

[@aakkoin]

​@@danieldevadas6481Not really, finnish language is very different from all the other scandinavian languages. Swedish, Danish and Norwegian all are kinda similar languages, but Finnish is some weird own unique language. It's not russian-slavic either, like Ukraine for example. Estonian is the only language close to finnish. Idk, it's our own stupid language.

[@jerryugland2432]

This is the most beautiful rendition of Finlandia I've heard.

[@spikespa5208]

Pity about all the vid break ups.

[@meganhenderson1715]

Ooh I bet you would enjoy Voces8's version.

[@garyj1709]

I can’t believe KZbin interrupted this incredibly beautiful music for a Zillow ad!!! Zillow is now off my list of real estate companies. Never again.

[@pvahanen-dh5rt]

Use a browser that doesn't show ads.

[@pvahanen-dh5rt]

The best part is the Finlandia hymn performed by the choir from section 5.33.

[@KMac329]

I have no connections to Finland, aside from knowing a Finnish scholar, but Sibelius's "Finlandia' makes me wish I had deep roots there. Beauty and love rarely intertwine like this, and rarely stir the soul so deeply.

[@ingridpirschel5310]

..muy bueno gracias.por fin una opcion mejor que en estupido Atraviesa Lo Desconocido. 0 .

[@hans2406]

Finlandia, the music, is like the country, Suomi, and it's people.

[@charliekim2939]

I know only two Finns, namely, Sibelius and Torvalds. Both contributed, the latter one still contributing, greatly to enriching my life. I always love to hear Sibelius. Torvalds freed me from unbearable Windows to enjoy computing. I will soon prepare a collection of my favorites in a memory card to be played at my death bed. Sibelius #2, #5, #7 and Finlandia will surely be in it. I wish I could go when Finlandia is being played.

[@sobelou]

I couldn't get all the way through the end with dry eyes. I could feel the centuries old struggle of the Finns against opression. Wonderful music for a brave, and yet tolerant and warm-hearted nation!! Greetings from the USA!!

[@tirsabril7094]

Totally right. So sad their memory is so short-termed.

[@keeelane]

I always thought they should rearrange this for the official national anthem of Finland. Many others in Finland share this feeling with me - that this is the true national anthem and always has been. This is the REAL Finnish spirit instead of the German papal march written by a German we currently have.

[@arnoklenner1348]

Cantará 40 bach

[@SA-121]

Finland doesn't have an official national anthem according to the law. Maamme just sounds better than Finlandia when sung drunk.

[@anim8torfiddler871]

Right. I watched four times, and my eyes leaked for the singing each time. I could not sit in such a concert stone-faced...

[@buonaparte11]

A song whose value will increase again in 2022. Respect from Japan.

[@mezzoforte5220]

Дурачок...

[@Swordfishstick]

What a beautiful version of Finlandia - somehow this song captures the essence of what it means, for me, to be a Finn. It never fails to evoke strong emotion in me. A little pride, much joy, a great deal of gratitude, and deep sense of HOME, where I belong. Tippa silmässä kuuntelin, heti kun kuoro tuli mukaan. :)

[@phylliskarr2290]

Absolutely beautiful. The patriotism for Finland is so prevalent in this piece, it touches me deeply.

[@ninoe9762]

also in 2016 there was a quiz in every EU country. they asked 100 people Would they defend their country in every situation. 74/100 answerd yes, and the most .... so youre right. Finland is a patriotic piece of land

[@esaskykke7600]

It will change if they keep destroying our land.

[@keeelane]

I always thought they should rearrange this for the official national anthem of Finland. Many others in Finland share this feeling with me - that this is the true national anthem and always has been. This exemplifies the REAL Finnish spirit instead of the German papal march written by a German we currently have as the national anthem.

[@pavlovhuman]

Im from finland... And yeah so beautiful

[@postilaatikko7384]

Finland will always stay Finland!

[@linguaphile9415]

When they sing and their voices grow with intensity it feels sacred.

[@pyromorph6540]

It is man

[@youdonegoofed]

it fills the soul with the ultimate delight, absolutely amazing

[@mtsutro]

Omg. Putting an ad in the middle of this is criminal.

[@vk2ig]

KZbin does some very startling things with ads. It didn't used to be this bad, but a couple of years ago they sold out big time to the corporate interests. I am certainly looking forward to an alternative platform becoming available one day ... soon I hope.

[@DrJRaven]

Absolutely

[@wolfwolf1975]

Definitely interrupts the vibe!!

[@nrellis666]

if you switch to the Brave browser the only ads you get are ones built into the video

[@jamesperdue8355]

I find it worth getting the pro version without ads, but I use KZbin as my primary entertainment.

[@Vervelio01]

This music piece brought tears in my eyes. It remembers me to my late father (1920-1995), who sung this with his choir. I'm not from Finland, but this is a very impressive piece.

[@227crazytrain8]

I'm Japanese . I feel Finlandian soul.

[@pvahanen-dh5rt]

You can also watch the modest, men's "Flashmob Finlandia" at Helsinki's railway station. 1.9 million views.

[@moparman1692]

It takes a Finnish orchestra to get this magnificent piece right! Best version I ever heard! God bless Finland and it's national treasure in musical form. ❤

[@themarqq]

Whole Finlands independence progress in one song: Dark times Small hope Bright looking future Repression Struggle Heroes of a battle Victory Rising of a new country Future...

[@jaysoncha8597]

aha very true

[@jaysoncha8597]

actually sibelius is actually finnish as well...

[@MisterRomantic]

which Victory?

[@themarqq]

+Roman K. against Russia and communism in 1917.

[@Itapirkanmaa2]

Russia and Finland were not at war in 1917. On the contrary, Russia recognized the independence of Finland on Dec 31st, 1917!

[@tamirgabay9416]

As a return visitor, it was even a bigger pleasure to walk though Helsinki listening to this magnificent piece of music.. thanks for your contribution to human culture, Finland!

[@henrygingercat]

I frequently wish I were Finnish and have loved every visit.. Magnificent country.

[@lexluthor6497]

Welcome back.

[@Robert-xv7io]

♥️

[@aleksitoivanen9479]

Even though the english lyrics shown here in the video somewhat represent what is being said, the official translation by Keith Bosley shows the lyrical beauty of Finlandia pretty well. It always brings tears to my eyes when the singing starts. Finland, behold, thy daylight now is dawning, the threat of night has now been driven away. The skylark calls across the light of morning, the blue of heaven lets it have its way, and now the day the powers of night is scorning: thy daylight dawns, O Finland of ours! Finland, arise, and raise towards the highest thy head now crowned with mighty memory. Finland, arise, for to the world thou criest that thou hast thrown off thy slavery, beneath oppression´s yoke thou never liest. Thy morning´s come, O Finland of ours!

[@artin80]

Todella kaunis musiikkisali, ja mikä kaunis esitys Sibeliuksen teoksista. Isänmaallisuuden ilmapiiri, ja se on täysin perusteltua. Hieno luokka.

[@franciscolopezus]

Beautiful rendition. One of those compositions that makes you feel patriotic no matter where you are from.

[@eetuthereindeer6671]

People should feel patriotic more to earth and than a single country anyway

[@Snoopy_59]

I’m born in Sweden, my parents are from Finland and my really first time really listen to this,Sibelius “Finlandia” hymns, I can see all what my motherland has gone through all this years, we could be proud of this wonderful country and the people who has made it possible for us now to live here

[@laurierjansola8163]

Which motherland? Do u know swedish imperialist era?

[@albertoeinstein9610]

bruh i didnt even know this song had lyrics i had tingles when they started singing. so beautiful

[@FOTBC]

Me too! Teared up big time!

[@michaelmergarten26]

the lyrics are about the desire and calling for freedom and independance from first sweden and later russia

[@coosoorlog]

the lyrics were written over 40 years afterwards, during which time Finland had had it's first parliamentary elections under russian rule, then gained independence, fought civil war, experienced other political turmoil and gradual stabilization and democratic development, and then winter war started and the lyrics were written at the end of that war. they're good lyrics and do reflect the spirit of the music and its original intent but often people misunderstand the historical context. reminds me of the star-spangled banner, which was written in 1814 (during the war of 1812); people generally think the lyrics refer to the war of independence (and the surely can, and practically do but not originally) but they were written about a certain battle in the war of 1812.

[@УправляющаякомпанияТОРГрупп]

Listening to this made me understand that I must defend Finland no matter what and at any cost, and I'm not a Finn and I don't live there))

[@이정환-x7p]

Viva Finland! To the great finish people who knows true value of freedom and independant.

[@wojtek19581]

One word - masterpiece ! Love from Poland to Finland.

[@curtmanners01]

this piece has given me chills ever since our high school band played it ... notice how there was a good two seconds of silence before the audience started applauding?

[@jeanparke9373]

Because they are Europeans. Not some airhead Americans...

[@aarnelausala]

Why are the Europeans so rude and angry at everyone in the comments?

[@brownie3454]

@@aarnelausala Because they are Europeans. Not some airhead Americans...

[@dislikebutton4027]

@@jeanparke9373 Come on bro...

[@MelanieNLee]

I'm African-American and, to my knowledge, not Finnish at all. We American Christians know this tune as the hymn "Be Still, My Soul"; the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, whose album my mother owned, also sang this tune as "On Great Lone Hills". We chose "Be Still, My Soul" as a hymn for Mom's funeral in 2006. Later during the service, the pianist, an Afr-Am man, let loose with a fuller treatment of "Finlandia", and I started weeping. Guess what? I'm listening to this video now--and I'm weeping again! I heard or read a story, decades ago, that during the Russian occupation, Finns would go to a concert, attended by Russian guards, and would leave at the concert's "end". When the Russians were gone, the Finns would sneak back to the concert hall to listen to "Finlandia", a censored work at the time!

[@naiadeforta]

I wrote the following elsewhere, but I will repeat it here, as it seems more appropriate: I have only been to Finland once in my life...a 2 week trip do do some cross country skiing near Enontekio...I had Sibelius playing in my ear phones while making my way through that absolutely stunning landscape....I understood this music then as I had NEVER before....What genius!

[@briancuthbertson6448]

I hadn't seen this video till tonight. it is extraordinarily moving, not only the music, but the way the singers are distributed informally around the audience makes it feel everyone is united as one nation. I visited Finland once, more than 40 years ago, and will never forget it. A beautiful and civilised and brave country.

[@matofako1]

Jostakin syystä biisistä tulee sota mieleen....ja sitten kuitenkin Suomalainen rohkeus, Isänmaallisuus, Ylhpeys.....tämä on Ihmiset hieno ja merkittävä kappale...Muistakaa aina ja kertokaa lapsillenne

[@Jani-pj1mb]

Tämä oli juuri Sibeliuksen tarkoitus nostaa kansan isänmaalisuutta.

[@MrPek-fe9fp]

Kun kuuntelee oikein ajatuksella niin tässä käydään läpi koko Suomen historia Ruotsin vallasta Venäjän valtaan, alituisen sorron alla pieni kansa sisuuntuu ja toiveet vapaudesta lisääntyy, puheet muuttuvat teoiksi, teoria käytännöksi, kunnes on vuoro puolustaa kotimaata sortajilta, joita vanha suola janottaa.

[@MrPek-fe9fp]

Tottahan toki jokainen kuulija tekee omat johtopäätöksensä, saanen lisätä.

[@iI_Principe]

I feel sorry for people who don't understand the lyrics I cry like a baby every time I listen to the hymn

[@paivijankala1070]

Et ole ainut, joka itkee joka kerta tämän sävellyksen kuullessa. On Sibelius osannu mennä niin syvälle suomalaiseen sieluun.

[@TurhaP]

Sama täällä, itku tulee joka kerta

[@anneofgreengables1619]

Yes me too

[@juhaanttila9898]

I feel sorry for people who don't know Vesa-Matti Loiri. He is an Finnish icon, a true multi-talent of arts. An actor, a singer, a sportsman. Vesku, we feel so privileged having had the opportunity to enjoy your work. Thank you so much for every laughter of joy and tears of emotion you have given us!

[@braindisorder5043]

@@juhaanttila9898 Sä varmaan tosissas luulet että toi kommentti on Loirin kirjottama?🤣🤣🤣

[@vinnywa]

This is one of my favorite compositions by Jean Sibelius. I cannot listen even once without shedding a tear.

[@utadashi18]

가장 좋아하는 핀란디아 연주입니다. 핀란드인만이 가장 잘 표현할 수 있는 감성이 핀란디아에 스며들어 있어 그런 것인지도 모르겠습니다. 아리랑의 감성을 한국인들이 가장 잘 알 수 있는 것과 마찬가지일 수도 있겠네요. 연주를 들을 때마다 눈물이 흐릅니다. 핀란드의 광활한 자연과 아픈 역사 그리고 그것을 딛고 일어서서 조국을 찬양하는 사람들의 마음이 오롯이 잘 전달되는 정말 아름다운 곡입니다.

[@a.pviivi8235]

My daughter comes To Korea in January

[@mikeprevost8650]

I've adopted Finland as my home, permanently. I get emotional when I hear the Hymni, especially in this arrangement when the male voices enter.

[@user-xd9ks4ik9s]

Hello Mike. I chose finland as my home too when I spent a year abroad in Tampere and knew i had to return to that place later on. Now I'd be ready but it is incredibly hard to find a job there. Can you help me?

[@OllihuAkbar]

@@user-xd9ks4ik9s Come on dude

[@anneofgreengables1619]

Me too 9 years ago. Deep love for beautiful Finland 🇫🇮

[@Retrographer]

So very beautiful, Also with the choir ending, which actually made me cry. Thanks a lot from Denmark!

[@markmcdonald8646]

Isn't crying mandatory, whatever the version?

[@perskarva123]

@@markmcdonald8646 This is not Russia where you get punished for thing you did or didn't do.

[@markmcdonald8646]

@@perskarva123 Way to get the sentiment.

[@perskarva123]

@@markmcdonald8646 Sorry I misunderstood what you meant.

[@kennetharchambault4065]

Yes, I cried too. That's the sign it's an excellent rendition.

[@rr7firefly]

Heck, I would have given that a standing ovation if I'd been there. Those final 72 seconds always got my hair standing up on end when I was a young lad. Dad, thanks for that box set of classical music that included this Sibelius classic.

[@Snorgviggle]

Speaking of box sets, let me remind everyone that there are amazing bargains of them on Amazon. Here in Canada, many of these are as little as $2 (Canadian) per disk. If you have children, nieces, or nephews of a certain age, shower them with classical music in the form of cheap box sets on the next gift-giving day.

[@cletedavis5849]

From America, stay safe, stay free! Finland forever!

[@VesaGuardian]

Don´t worry, we will.

[@artin80]

Hele goede registratie van deze prachtige uitvoering van de compositie van deze componist.

[@Noorapau]

Henkilökohtaisesti olen tyytyväinen siihen, että Maamme-laulu on kansallislaulumme. Tämä laulu on niin käsittämättömän kaunis, että tuntuisi pahalta jos kaikissa urheilujuhlissa humaltuneet suomalaiset raiskaisivat tätä. Tässä on jotain niin perinpohjaisen suomalaista.

[@pataruutu1]

Lippulaulu on moninverroin parempi :P Finlandia ei sovi laulettavaksi, vaikka erittäin kaunis onkin.

[@brianwolfman5927]

.... what a great nation! ...... a great orchestra and a great conductor! ....

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Every note by every musician is filled with passion. That's how it should be played! Then I heard the choir, WOW, every syllable has the same passion!

[@dogloverlcp]

I remember hearing this amazing music when in 1983, my mother and siblings and I were on our first trip to Estonia and flew into Helsinki. The Finnish airplane we were in played this as we began to circle to land. It has remained one of my favorite orchestral and choral pieces ever since.

[@scottyb.4534]

Listening to this beautiful music reminds me of my co-worker from many years ago--Urho (Al) Lehikoinen, a great Finnish patriot in WWII. God bless you, Al !

[@1brewski2]

Finland was an Axis power in WWII.

[@herkko1960]

@@1brewski2 Finland never joined the Axis, Germany supplied equipment to Finland and Finland let German soldiers be on Finland, they never had an alliance though.

[@polenc7167]

What a wonderful performance. As I recall the ratattat in the trumpets in this performance are not overblown as is often the case elsewhere. Very crisp performance and the brass are magnificent. This is my favorite performance.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This proud masterpiece's overwhelming power outweighs the hustle and bustle of the crowds of Tokyo This masterpiece is a good fit for great Finland . This proud masterpiece is Finland itself From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@0mgitsmonika]

A piece and performance that make me appreciate my Finnish heritage that much more. Sisu 🇫🇮

[@jacksonlevon5106]

Hello beautiful 👋, how are you doing today? Hope your day is going absolutely great.

[@maaritkaari-rossi2977]

Im from Finland...On so Happy you like this our Finlandia. Now I think also about Ukrain.😇🙏

[@pirjohaapsaari8303]

Hyvää Itsenäisyyspäivää 06.12.2019 tämän Sibeliuksen Finlandian myötä to all you!

[@jrocampos]

It´s impossible not to cry listening to this great piece and work! My favorite version! Congratulations!

[@stuarthardcastle9076]

Absolutely brilliant rendition of one of the great musical masterpieces of all time. Fabulous.

[@daveenyart]

Marvelous. Immense pride the ensemble must feel. The chorus brought me to tears.

[@regoodchild]

I play the cello, and had to watch this for orchestra through my school, and WOW. just WOW. what a beautiful peice!

[@jacksonlevon5106]

Hello beautiful 👋, how are you doing today? Hope your day is going absolutely great.

[@hamishmctavish7329]

Absolutely superb and very moving. Bless the people and country of Finland

[@MD-md4th]

Such an excellent idea putting groups of singers among the audience! A powerful metaphor.

[@RatuTomai]

Greetings from Romania! This piece is a masterpiece, and the vocal part is especially touching.

[@jaminnsinte]

can't... hold... back.. tears...

[@rbwand]

After reading so many times comments by people saying the music made them cry, and wondering what the hell, it happened here for me.

[@dennispearson9287]

Congratulations my Friend!!! This is what can Happen , WHEN MUSIC SPEAKS TO THE HEART!!!

[@marsvltor2]

It takes the Finns to perform Finnish music correctly. Absolutely magnificent. Thanks so much :-D

[@phrababushkath2350]

The usual idiocy: NO - FINNISH MUSIC DOES NOT NEED TO BE PERFORMED BY FINNS TO BE PLAYED CORRECTLY!!! MUSIC TRANSCENDS NATIONALITY

[@mikeprevost8650]

He may be referring to the vocals on the Hymni---which aren't part of Sibelius' original composition. Chorales from other countries never get the pronunciation exactly correct.

[@mikeprevost8650]

Elizabeth Sherpa the BBC Symphony also has a fine version of Finlandia, that they did as a tribute to Finland's independence centennial. But, they do have a Finnish conductor, Sakari Oramo. 😉

[@CivicGuard777]

Myra Borisute - It’s true that some music is that well done that it transcends nationality and becomes something everyone can relate to but this piece belongs to the Finnish people as a symbol of our struggle. Everytime you perform it you are honouring Finland and the Finnish people

[@eltouni]

@robertnotssje This song was takes a finnish mentality, (finnish person) to play it correctly. This was composed by a finnish writer, for finnish people and was ment to describe what it feels to be finnish. No matter what your liberal opinion might be, but you, or anyone, who hasnt atleast lived in Finland, doesnt know the culture and history, has no fucking clue what this song means. When I listen this song, I feel proud, mix of happiness and sadness, patriotism, I might shred a tear. When you listen at this song, you might get shivers and think that its a masterpiece. Its more than that. Its Finland's national epic. Please stop.

[@iwatchtoomuchtwoset]

playing this was literally the best as a violinist. even tho it was an arrangement and a youth orchestra without a bassoon, one oboe, one clarinet, only two horns, 3 percussionists, and one bass, it still sounded really epic thanks to our amazing conductor. we didn't have a choir, but i really wish they recorded it bc it was really epic

[@albertgovle4445]

When ever I hear Finlandia, I close my eyes and once more I am that young man so many moons ago in Finland, the music of Sibelius was introduced to me by a very beautiful Finnish lady.

[@peterhenderson5413]

+Albert Govle Would you be willing to elaborate?

[@albertgovle4445]

Hi Peter, many years ago I served in the Dutch Merchant Navy, went ashore at a certain port in Finland and at a dance met and fell in love with a beautiful Finnish lady, I will stop at that point, as what I have written is part of a book I am attempting to write about my time as marine engineer officer.

[@marioamaro3430]

+Albert Govle I wanna read it. I dont know how, but I will read it

[@MrPerfesser]

+Albert Govle "A very beautiful Finnish lady." Is there any other kind?

[@albertgovle4445]

Kiitos you are so right, Mr Perfesser, for me it was love at first sight.

[@GianPilz]

In this work, you can touch, see, hear the Spirit of a whole Nation! Marvellous work, written with the Heart!

[@Lazaro65tube]

This Finlandia is fantastic and no more words about this performance is necessary. With deep feeling. Truly beautiful. Great composer Sibelius.

[@stanharris9808]

Wonderful. I never get tired of listening to this.

[@thomasbernecky2078]

Congratulations Finlandia on 100 years.

[@johnwilmot8239]

I could listen over and over again..

[@oliverhees4076]

Same. This is one of my favorite pieces, up with Ravel's Bolero and a few others.

[@perttimyllyselka7222]

This is my song. Thank you. Finland is again on trheath of Russian. I respect people who remembers us.

[@aakkoin]

Soviets suck ass

[@mezzoforte5220]

Никогда еще слон не боролся с мышью...))

[@vesasorvari2028]

Kertaakaan en ole kyennyt kuuntelemaan kylmin tuntein. On vaan niin hieno.

[@laurentladouce7456]

Finlandia is a deep piece of music, also broad and high. It talks about our noble aspirations, the ideal homeland of our dreams, where life will reveal its true meaning. The winds, chords, percussions, all imitate sounds of nature in a sublime way, and the choir brings everything to a climax.

[@anim8torfiddler871]

Äänet olivat upea, täynnä ja rikas. Puhallinkuoron hieno esitys! Juhla aisteille. Olet vetänyt kyyneleitä tämän amerikkalaisen silmistä. Joten upea ja intohimoinen ja puhdas. Rakkaus tulee kauniisti läpi. Kiitos! Bravo kaikille!

[@dennispearson809]

By far the greatest and most inspired performance of finlandia I have ever heard!!! So true to the Finnish soul , while yet transending all ethnic and nationalistic boundaries and speaking to the hopes and aspirations of all men who desire freedom!!! The interactive placement of the chorus with the audience was a stroke of genius !!! Which even yielded more power to this epic performance!!! Take note ! This is how you break in a new music Hall !!!

[@patriceh3725]

Just perfect ,in my humble opinion Finlandia is a masterpiece of classical music ,maybe the best ever written .I love it.

[@Ianassa91]

Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää! Kuuntelin ja itkin. Happy independence day!

[@cyphicle]

That's a magnificent, magnificent version ! Bravo ! All the thrill in it.

[@Molo19]

Oh wow thats the best rendition of Finlandia I've ever heard.

[@tomichaubg]

This is 8min and 40sec of goosebumps. Thank you Sibelius, thank you Finland, and happy independence day!

[@modernmusicofthedarkages296]

Conducting an orchestra plus choir that's all around you is very impressive. Props to the conductor and the amazing musicians!

[@aakkoin]

Joka kerta kylmät väreet, tsiisus. Hyvä tempo ja vaan niin hieno sävellys, vielä suomalaisten Suomessa esittämänä. Tätähän ehdotettiin koko maailman kansallislauluksi.

[@maisila1987]

Niin ja kyllähän se hyvä kansallislaulu olisi, jos joku sanoittaa.

[@juusopelkkikangas5872]

maailman kansallis hymniksi*

[@eltouni]

Oi, Suomi, katso, sinun päiväs' koittaa, Yön uhka karkoitettu on jo pois, Ja aamun kiuru kirkkaudessa soittaa, Kuin itse taivahan kansi sois'. Yön vallat aamun valkeus jo voittaa, Sun päiväs' koittaa, oi synnyinmaa. Oi, nouse, Suomi, nosta korkealle, Pääs' seppelöimä suurten muistojen. Oi, nouse, Suomi, näytit maailmalle, Sa että karkoitit orjuuden, Ja ettet taipunut sa sorron alle, On aamus' alkanut, synnyinmaa. Siinä.

[@Temppeliherra]

ookko venäläine

[@Akabanesun]

Maailman kansallislauluksi ei mielestäni sopisi, Suomen sen sijaan huomattavasti nykyistä paremmin. Finlandiassa kuitenkin iskostuu jo pelkästään sen melodiassa aika täydellisesti Suomen ja sen kansan henki, historiasta nyt puhumattakaan. Lyriikat tuovat tipan linssiin joka kerta, ei voi minkään.

[@jcui5007]

Takes me to my early days of appreciating and loving music. Electrifying! Sibelius has always been one of my most admired composers. Makes me cry.

[@jonathanrobinson2628]

I've always been familiar with Finlandia, but having visited Finland this week for the first time, and spent a lot of time in airports reading about Finnish history, the first time I listened to it since brought tears to my eyes. Wonderful and evocative piece of music, perfectly capturing triumph over centuries of struggle.

[@steveellis9288]

Remember this piece and others were to commemorate the extraordinary heroism of Finland’s defiance and defence of their homelands against overwhelming odds fitting therefore this should set them apart from other nations, the music is awe inspiring.

[@ivanoech]

Beautiful music, beautiful choir. The dramatic music of Finlandis of Sibelius.

[@karenpriestley9103]

This is a wonderful piece and makes you feel patriotic although you may not be Finnish

[@jimquigley1127]

Magnificent. A briliant and inspired composition performed with passion and mastery. THANK YOU!

[@thecluelesscomposer]

Sibelius u genius. One of my favorite pieces. Used to listen to this on loop when I was like 10 years old.

[@brianthompson6703]

Truly Beautiful piece of music and a Great patriotic song ( especially with added Choir ) . But any good version , I would listen to over and over again ! FANTASTIC !!!!!

[@kaislaaurora7865]

I played this with our school Orchestra to the ceremony where my brother got his school report and we are from Finland so I geht goosebumps everytime I hear this. It's a masterpiece

[@thestarwarsmusiccomposer3491]

Only a finnish band can ever play this song perfectly! I don't mean other bands are bad but i mean because this is indeed a finnish orchestra it can truly bring out the finnish soul in the music

[@the_emperor_of_mankind]

"only when you pour your whole heart, whole soul, whole BEING into a song... only when you live and breathe the song itself, can you make it into a masterpiece." - Me, just a few hours ago to my colleague in my sauna

[@gunterangel]

The description of the video says that the orchestra playing is the Radio-Symphony-Orchestra-of-the- Bavarian Broadcasting ....?!🤔 What is true now ? 🤔 Jukka-Pekka Saraste often conducts this orchestra in Munich. Maybe he had invented them to Helsinki for this occassion ?! 🤔 Maybe someone knows for sure ?!

[@MotherGoose-od1qi]

⁠​⁠@@gunterangel Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and Radio Symphony Orchestra

[@gunterangel]

@@MotherGoose-od1qi Thanks ! 👍

[@johnnybfree8691]

Never heard this with singing, wow, thanks so much!

[@akilehto1507]

Finland's whole history in 8 minutes 🇫🇮

[@mikko1968]

Idiootti... Joo ja voit tulla hakkaan mut. Tai ainakin yrittään... Opettele englantia tai yleensäkin opettele keskusteleen. Sanottavaa olis mutta en haaskaa aikaani enempää

[@coosoorlog]

haha :D

[@emt35]

Minä katsomassa kommetteja jaa suomalaisia. 3vuotta sitten... Eihän niitä enää ole jos hän on hakattu ja loput jossai muualla

[@jarilaitinen9976]

painu vittuun takasin! vitun idiootti!

[@emt35]

@@jarilaitinen9976 Käyttäydy ny

[@tapanij396]

When my time on this Earth is over, I want this composition played at my funeral. And only this. Thank you Jean Sibelius.