Sibelius - Karelia Suite

[@jormalaitala3740]

My mother died last year at the age of 103. I listen to this fantastic Sibelius piece of music and remember her and her five siblings whgo escaped from karjala and my grandmother who lived in Jarvenpaa where Ainola is and where I met Sibelius on a walk in 1956 at age of 15.

[@lilymuseic]

❤

[@jolyonwelsh9834]

Jesus Christ! No wonder social security is bankrupt. People just live too long.

[@adabarda203]

I love sex ❤🎉

[@syanhc]

Wow. That’s amazing. You met my favourite composer. It’s my dream visit Ainola and his grave and lay flowers.

[@adabarda203]

I love sex 🫦🫦🫦💦🍌🥸🥸🥸🥸🤯🤯

[@Zereniti77]

I was visiting Sibelius' home museum Ainola many years ago. While I was there I saw this Asian guy who was obviously very emotional and excited for being there. I saw him walk to one of the employees and asking if he could play Sibelius' piano that was in the room. I could hear the employees tell him that they don't normally do anything like that, but they are willing to make an exception this time. So he walked over to the piano and gave us 10 minutes of truly beautiful music. And he was smiling ear to ear while he was playing. Only later I realized that he was one of the contestants of the International Maj Lind Piano Competition that was taking place in Helsinki at that time.

[@johnpiwarski7121]

I was there last September 2019 very emotional journey for me to walk in the great mans footsteps as I adore his music. A little dissapointed that no music was being played in the caffeteria or the actual home, a total contrast to the Chopin museum in Warsaw music everywhere. You were indeed fortunate.

[@davidsvideos8194]

Great Story! Reminds me of when I visited the boyhood home of Ralph Vaughan-Williams. I don't believe in spirits but I could just feel that he was there.

[@noriemeha]

@@johnpiwarski7121 I was in Ainola in September 2012... pilgrimage of a lifetime. I don't want it mucked about with and touristified. I think the Finns have it about right. I could certainly feel Sibelius there. How the house felt with all his paraphernalia in his study, his big hat and heavy linen suit hanging behind the door, was as if he had popped out for something and was expected back. And the big green glazed room heater, crematorium of the 8th and much else according to Aino: put your hand on it and feel the sorrow.

[@carolynbrown8209]

Wow!😲

[@robertvonbargenididtooandi3060]

Ironically, this piece depicts a portion of Finland that was ceded to Russia in 1940 after Russia's invasion in the Winter War. It is still part of Russia and promoted as a vacation wonderland.

[@kerryxu119]

Ads in the middle of music, any music, should be a crime against humanity

[@anjagoller]

At least this time it wasn't in the middle of one movement but in the break in between. Wrote that before the second ad which wasn't in a break...

[@polidoro4550]

ad block

[@kerryxu119]

@@polidoro4550 yeah i got adblock now

[@flemingcourt]

Death to those!

[@flemingcourt]

Kill them, I say.

[@colinforrestal3819]

When I’m sad, I return to this piece of music, and at the end I’m content again. I love it. God bless Sibelius.

[@boustro12]

The same goes with me...

[@yvonneschlame8657]

Same here! What a wonderful wave-length. Wishing you a beautiful day, wherever you are

[@51WCDodge]

How can you be unhappy with this blasting through you? This and the 1812 are the last pices of music I want to hear, and I'll be on my way rejoicing.

[@eskoikonen3306]

Bless your heart and stay safe!

[@hectordelsolar794]

Same as you too keep safe and keep enjoing this music. Cheers from Chile.

[@robinsonrex1280]

I love this music. One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. I had never heard of this composer, it was by chance, thanks to KZbin that I stumbled upon this composer, Jean Sibelius.

[@pamelafrancis4476]

He is very special. You might enjoy the Pelleas & Melisande suite.

[@JohnOdermott]

My wife's string orchestra played Sibelius' Impromptu for Strings, Op. 5 in concert last year. Beautiful music.

[@PavelDGromnic]

For a real kick, you should hear the Red Army Chorus sing Finlandia. Russian history could be so different. I can't figure out why it isn't. They've never been right, historically. Never. Even though the people, all of them, are really beautiful people. I guess old boyars never die.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This masterpiece will quench and moisturize the dryness of the soul

[@shin-i-chikozima]

@@malena3669 Thankyou Today is a crisp autumn day Every crisp autumn day reminds me of my childhood, collecing chestnuts in mountains

[@shin-i-chikozima]

@@malena3669 I am tired due to cycling I will sleep See you again

[@shin-i-chikozima]

@@malena3669 Good night until Morning

[@shin-i-chikozima]

@@malena3669 Good Morning I woke up I am watching TV of Morning show

[@shin-i-chikozima]

@@malena3669 Thankyou My Lovely Malena 🎑🎴

[@robertssje]

Makes me believe in the ultimate goodness of humankind.

[@davidcole6201]

My mother played me Karelia Suite when i was very young. She'd bought it on a vinyl EP. Over the years i have listened to it from time to time and it always evoked that memory. Mum recently passed away, so here i am, revisiting this beautiful piece of music and remembering her for the things she loved.

[@davidgunn3947]

Whilst their are many great composers there are none greater than Brahms and Sibelius. I turn to these but probably more so Sibelius when I think of my second daughter, Elisabeth, who died just after her 47th birthday two years ago. So David I do know exactly where you are coming from. Blessings to you and your mother.

[@Buddha-w6h]

This. genius Maestro made .music be What the glory of Nature has. been to all.my senses for 76 years . grazie❤

[@philiphunt2313]

I got up this morning and kept humming this tune, so searched it on my 'phone, and have played it several times already. PICTON, S. Island, NZ.

[@paulalexander2928]

As a Canadian and a northerner I love our scattered lakes and the smell of pine and birch forests as I'm sure Finns feel about their country.

[@MRiitta]

Canada must be a dream world:) I am so sorry that I have not had the opportunity to visit Canada. Sending all my love with this beautiful music from Finland:))

[@OST1350]

Our forests are good too.

[@MikeLitoris66]

Yeah! I feel anxious even looking at big cities like New York or London, I need some water around me! I just can't bear all those big American areas without any water. I will born and die in Kuopio.

[@Prairielander]

​@@MikeLitoris66 The United States of America has lots of national parks and lakes too. There is more to the U.S. than just New York or Los Angeles. But being from Canada we do have a lot more. Most of this country is just empty wilderness and arctic tundra.

[@MikeLitoris66]

@@Prairielander I'm aware of that. When i look at the map of US/Canada there is so much places that i can't visit in my lifetime. It's overwhelming...but maybe some small cottage in Canada/Northern US would do for me :) Just some place in the woods, lake nearby, i don't mind if neighbours speak different language, i speak theirs.

[@mariarosabirba9179]

Every times I listen Karelia Suite it´s a huge emotion for me.

[@LannieWILSON-j3v]

Yup,indeed ,me too.

[@obi-ron]

When I was a child, this was the first piece of music that I actively sought information about because an extract was used as the introduction to a British TV news documentary programme called This Week and I wanted to hear all of it. Now in my 60s, but the power of this music still has the same effect.

[@Samantha19577]

My experience also, this piece and his 5 th symphony are spellbinding.

[@mariarosabirba9179]

Karelia suite was introduced to me by my husband who has been loving Sibelius music for all his life. Thanks to him I discovered and enjoyed it so much! Thanks, Jordi!

[@elissa_flute1511]

We are playing this in our youth symphony, the harmonies are absolutely astounding.

[@mariarosabirba9179]

I'ts the best suite I have ever listened! Thanks to Sibelius!

[@SuperEedduu]

For many years this was the music of the opening for the "sports programs" in Chile, mainly related to Football National team. I heard this when I was a kid and I just wanted to be part of the National Team. Only today, after 30 years or so, and (what a coincidence) living in Finland, I know that it is from Sibelius. Awesome.

[@tremayne3]

Area Deportiva de Television Nacional de Chile con el gran Sergio Livingstone y Pedro Carcuro.

[@tehokotkat]

Yeah, cause Incas of Andies have most good spirit in them. Like Finland.

[@BrassToff]

Older Brits will remember the opening as the theme tune for the news programme - 'This Week'- in the 1960s.

[@tonyknowles1864]

It was still going in the 1970s because I remember it.

[@sanchez16]

I've been wracking my brain what show this was the title music,thanks

[@jennyoshea1958]

Yep 😁

[@sharonwhite4751]

Which was the one that had Nantucket Sleigh Ride?

[@lightningrt434]

@@sharonwhite4751 weekend world

[@joemcmahon6652]

Sibelius is one of my favorite composers. This is beautiful ❤!

[@АртёмКаганович-ъ8н]

Thanks from Russia, to the Finns and their lands that inspired the composer of this suite

[@mikkovaltonen3564]

Thanks dude :) Russia has plenty of awesome composers as well, I have played "Scheherazade", "Nutcrcker" and the Shostakovich 5th Symphony with our university symphony orchestra.

[@alexpate8626]

Hell yeah. The history between the lands is tense, but music and the love of art trespasses territorial boundaries

[@panzerthatjager]

Holy crap, seeing a Russian and a Finn talking is amazing

[@geofflee6038]

Russia is a sick"country" right now......not welcome in most of the world......

[@panzerthatjager]

@@geofflee6038 Quiet, Russia isn't nearly as "sick" as we are right now, now go somewhere else like facebook to do this on before you accidentally create an international rift.

[@rachhrachh1]

I played this in my Symphony orchestra and I've fallen in love with it since. A wonderful suite, Sibelius is a genius.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Rachel 元気ですか⁉️Ravishing！ vigorous？ Greetings from Japan！ Please come to Japan by all means ！Please！

[@artistannesaucier]

Sibelius 's music gives voice to nature and that is so special to me. On this Thanksgiving Day , I give thanks to Sibelius for his truly inspired music.

[@juhaniemela3476]

Karelia Suite is the best of Jean (Janne) Sibelius. He paints stark images of the landscape of Finland, but also injects the pieces with a sense of nationalistic pride. Sibelius is one big reason why I started become a musician. His music is the cornerstone of Finnishness.

[@oleflogger6828]

Ah, a question: in Finland, is his name pronounced "zhan" (FR) or Yahn, or something else?

[@stanislavzoldak2198]

@@oleflogger6828 Jean is a French name, so I'm sure they pronounce it in a French way. As for Janne, that's pronounced Yanneh.

[@anjagoller]

@@stanislavzoldak2198 Yes, French way. I'm not finnish, but he called himself Jean because French was in fashion that days and an uncle of him with the same name already had business cards with Jean Sibelius on them so he could use these... Jean was sort of an artist name. His real name was Johan but I think most people called him Janne.

[@_teddyretku5215]

Hello, I know you guys had this conversation two years ago, but Id like to tell that Jean was his artist name. His real first name was swedish name, Johan. His family was swedish speaking.

[@williamtell8253]

Für mich ist die Karelia-Suite von Sibelius das edelste klassische Musikwerk des ausgehenden 19. Jahrhunderts. Es gibt genau die schwermütige Stimmung des heute geteilten Lands wieder.

[@AlessandraGwiss]

Sibelius Is a great Genius!!!

[@richardwilliams473]

Sibelius was a genius composer !!!

[@richdiana3663]

I'm half Finn and my mother worshipped Sibelius, a national hero.

[@christophermacintyre5890]

Good for you. Sibelius is justly praised.

[@Volcano-Man]

I was introduced to the Karelia Suite in the 1960's when, one Sunday evening my parents were listening to 'Your Hundred Best Tunes,' on the BBC Wireless. It immediately aroused an image of northern lands, tundra, reindeer etc; I was in my early teens. I have never tired of listening to it. It still evokes those same images of the north lands of Scandinavia, and yes I have visited northern Finland, Sweden and Norway.

[@philtranceman3613]

first listend to this in music lesson still listen to it 63 years later classic piece

[@TooMuchpl0xin]

+philip jones commended

[@retohofmann5878]

good teacher...

[@ianfraser4243]

I know of no other composer who has been able to inspire in people of all the world, not to mention his own, an endearing love of his own country, in the way that Sibelius does. I, nor have most who have listened to Sibelius' music, ever visited Finland, but I feel it is unnecessary. I have already been there.

[@mattihamalainen9335]

Tuohon sinun kommenttiisi ei ole mitään lisättävää! Olen kanssasi täydellisesti samaa mieltä!

[@lifalfa8048]

@@mattihamalainen9335 Tourk ?

[@gregs.2679]

Here's a fellow who already knew a lot more about the music of Sibelius than both of us combined ever will, but he still thought a trip to Finland was necessary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-zd3xpjstomrs Check it out. It's a pretty neat video!

[@bryanspellman5460]

In 1962, as a 12 year old, I bought my first LP, a collection of Sibelius' music, including Finlandia. That record inspired me to read the Kalevala and instilled a deep desire to visit Finland. In 1985 I was able to do just that, spending three weeks in Helsinki and visiting Turku, Hämeenlinna (Sibelius' birthplace), Oulu on the Gulf of Bothnia and Rovaniemi in Finnish Lappland. Listening to this beautiful music, I want to go back.

[@SolveEtCoagula93]

I think John Lennon did a fair job of global inspiration - not to mention his buddy, McCartney. Wouldn’t mind betting they inspired more people than all the classic composers put together.

[@Chris-hf2sl]

I haven't listened to this piece for something like 50 years and for some reason, KZbin suggested it. When it clicked on it, I was able to follow every note just like I remembered. A superb piece.

[@toivoheinonen3373]

Mieli yntentöö,kun Sibeliusta.Hämeenlinnan oma mestari❤

[@suegordoncurnow3762]

I listened to this piece while taking off from Los Angeles. At the absolute moment of the main crescendo the plane took off. The whole thing was in tune with the music, fantastic experience.

[@CarolinaTerzi]

I can only imagine.

[@SevenStarlitLakes]

That's so amazing!!

[@weightlossprogram1345]

I nut to this song

[@marazulization]

Gordon & Sue Curnow wow!👏👏

[@abcdecghijklmn]

LAX ! been there

[@mariarosabirba9179]

Karelia suite is an special and a wonderful music for me. My husband liked i so much and he made me to discover it. That' s why it makes me feel closer to him although he died two years ago .

[@dorondiamant8353]

salute to great Finland and to Sibelius

[@adelarsen9776]

Finland to leave the EU. Bring back the Finnmark. Give Suomi back its sovereignty and border, freedom and hope. Down with EUSSR.

[@simonwoods8809]

@@adelarsen9776 Greetings from the UK! We are on that path which goes so much deeper than what is publicly known but this is not the best forum to discuss this matter. I believe in multi-national friendship which I'm sure you do but our mutual enemy is the Deep State EU who are the enemies of all of us.

[@adelarsen9776]

100%.

[@juhajalosuo6250]

[@ltschriscrucker]

@@adelarsen9776 bringing back Finnmark? You want to occupy Norway lol?

[@shin-i-chikozima]

I am immersed in pleasure while listening to this masterpiece . We Japanese deeply love your Great Finland and Sibelius,s works .

[@gerarddion4859]

One of the greatest classical anthems of all time! Truly brilliant!

[@philmixer]

Yes..spot on !

[@enricorossi4909]

Quanti compositori conoscete i cui poemi sinfonici abbiano un così grande potere evocativo? Io solo Smetana, Borodin e pochissimi altri. Anche se avesse composto solo FINLANDIA, KARELIA e IL CIGNO DI TUONELA, Sibelius meriterebbe di stare nell'Olimpo dei musicisti (parlo da amante della musica, non da tecnico)

[@heh9392]

Sono triste come un Finlandese che abbiamo perdato il vecchio Karjala ;(

[@Bridget-sf6gf]

A harsh, quiet and beautiful landscape. Jean Sibelius made it resonate in the hearts of finnisch people. The World loves this music. Karelia is as immortal as this outstandig music. May be that's reason I like the Finns, I certainly Do! So warmest greetings to Finland from Germany.

[@Samantha19577]

A beautiful remark . I am in Morocco and intend to visit Finland

[@vanchar2006]

Thank you for this, herra Sibelius! I live in Karjala whole my live (Kemin piiri), and I am happy for the fact that there is something that is dedicated to my region!

[@mariarosabirba9179]

It' s the best suite I' ve ever listened.

[@TheJacaranda01]

For me, one of the the most inspiring pieces of music ever written. Kiitos Herra Sibelius.

[@silencedogood5766]

My favorite Sibelius piece.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This masterpiece invigorates the human spirit, The greatness of this music is off the charts , and far superior splendor. From Tokyo of Japan

[@tehokotkat]

May the sushi be tasty, From Finland.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

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[@nicka.papanikolaou9475]

Love Sibelius, also your folk music. My wife introduced me to it and to Finland. Greetings from a Greek who adores your country (and his Wife).

[@katri1340]

Greeting to Greece from Finland

[@tehokotkat]

Birthplace of wise-minded democracy is always nice.

[@nikodee4836]

The mix of sheer sorrow and elation is what makes me want to listen to this piece over and over again, all the highs and lows of life itself are captured in this without any judgement, it teaches me to accept life either high and low

[@oleflogger6828]

Thank you, Nico. My sentiments exactly! He wrote some very heroic music.

[@nickwright6034]

Having had this piece of music close to my heart for over fifty years, listening again, it still rings true. Magnificent Sibelius at his accessible best.

[@dmitryklenin3359]

Absolutely majestic music. Sibelius perfectly caught the spirit of the place.

[@jamesgibson2179]

Sibelius is just superb ! This music teaches us to love our countries, their landscape and culture wherever we are. Each country has its very special deep spiritual qualities to which we are attached.

[@mariarosabirba9179]

Thanks to Sibelius,Karelia is one of the most beautiful suite I' ve ever listened.

[@severussnapepotionsmaster1590]

Hearing the first with closed eyes, I sit in a horse-drawn sledge in deep snow. Beautiful.

[@athossalazar7134]

Lol

[@spottedskunk1]

I see outriders of an army at dawn signal that army with horn calls. Then, as the sun rises, the army approaches, rank on rank, and passes in front of me. The rear guard rides after them down to the shore where they take ship.

[@arizonastrip73]

To anyone about to experience Sibelius for the first time, and after hearing Finlandia in its entirety, you are in for a sumptuous full course in music. Stay with the genius of him and have Kullervo for desert then you will have found what a genius is really like.

[@mgirsen]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHaTg5WGqKhsq6c&start_radio=1

[@octaviosanchez7444]

Soy de Mexico, y me gusta mucho Finlandia, me encantan sus paisajes, la flora y fauna, pero especialmente la altura de sus pinos.

[@DaKrotomo]

I. Intermezzo: 0:00 II. Ballade: 3:56 III. Alla Marcia: 12:18

[@rheinland44]

thanks for the precisions.

[@seanbanks7244]

Thank you!

[@helinajokinen5514]

@@seanbanks7244 Well done, DaKrotomo!

[@Dragan8Djokic]

Thanks ☺️👍

[@florianwicher]

I½.: Playstation ad 😅

[@mariarosabirba9179]

What a wonderful suite! It' s like the most beauty feelings and nature!

[@AuntyHilary]

In memory of the tragic loss of ten young lives today, caused by a fierce storm on one of the beautiful Karelia lakes. RIP

[@C_Madrid]

www.rt.com/news/347331-children-missing-lake-russia/

[@darnjack0roll]

in the memory of the tragic loss of innocent civilians when soviet union violently grabbed karelia from finland

[@Itapirkanmaa2]

Nothing is preventing you from getting there and enjoying the effing lake as much as you want...!

[@darnjack0roll]

Itapirkanmaa2 except its really shitty and polluted now. also i cant hunt there or build a cabin there, not for a reasonable price at least. everything there now is just shit.

[@Itapirkanmaa2]

darnjack0roll There are numerous private companies that organize hunting and fishing trips in Karelia. "Legislation in 2001 brought the opening up of real estate to foreign investment. The Land Code of 2001 allows private ownership of land and properties, both by locals and foreigners." www.globalpropertyguide.com/Europe/Russia/Buying-Guide If "everything is shit" makes sense you look elsewhere then right?

[@mariarosabirba9179]

KARELIA Suite it´s the best Suite I´ve ever listened ! 0:48 Thanks so much to SIBELIUS.

[@takaharrue]

At least there will always be this beautiful music even when times are hard...

[@richjdnz]

TVNZ intro 1970s' and early 1980's... as a child, thought this was our national anthem, as an adult, wish it was. Wonderful piece of music.

[@katiesethna]

That should be FINLANDIA! During the ww2 Hitler forbade it to be played.

[@antonioalmeida3717]

I listened this suite today on radio. I loved this song. I am in Brazil but I could feal the Finlande music of Sibelius.

[@nooakentta9660]

I just listened to this while writing an 500 word essay, and finished right when the last part reached it's peak... Oh boy!

[@philiplafrance2545]

Did you get an 'A'?

[@garthly]

I always loved this piece of music from when I first heard it as the intro theme music to ITV “This Week,” 50 or 60 years ago.

[@helenlawrence9879]

Yes, this was my first experience of it too. So happy to find it wasn't just a theme tune but real classical music! It's wonderful - the horns make me feel as i'm flying!

[@Volcano-Man]

Thursday nights, ITV, late 1950's early 1960's.

[@sofalugger]

Brilliant, have been searching for this `prog` , thought it was BBC like Panorama ?? Great Halcyon days ...

[@mauriciodediego1511]

Deliciosa obra en la que cada uno de nosotros puede disfrutar tanto de la grandiosidad como de la delicadeza de la música de Sibelius.

[@Loupa57]

I taught business and conversational English to a close relative of Sibelius’s and he lived close by to Sibelius’s home on the opposite side of the road, and his great aunt had married Sibelius. My ‘student’ owned one of of the composer’s violins and I was given the opportunity to hold this, one day. Oh how I wished I knew how to play it. (I’m a percussionist!). I’m not Finnish, but lived there over 30 years. Sibelius’s composed the essence of Finland. 🇫🇮

[@Baron.de.Koustovnitsa]

I was in Villa Ainola twice, to worship at the feet of that great man. First time in 1975, at the beginning of my refugee Odyssei. Today have been searching for a suitable medallion in bronze to adorn my retirement abode. Could not find one- a true Finnish one, to show Imatra and the Karelia. Have settled eventually upon the vague image of a cripple in a wheelchair, scribbling something on his knees with writing in the Braille alphabet at the back. But finnish rock visible besides him. My true Sibelius indeed.

[@tehokotkat]

Nightwish, Amorphis, Insomnium, Omnium Gatherum,.. But you have some point.

[@Toshi1907]

Quem são estas pessoas iluminadas que conseguem compor essas maravilhas?!!! Só tendo ligações diretas com o Criador!!!

[@juliocattan2503]

Television Nacional de Chile utiliza la introduccion de esta suite en transmisiones del area deportiva,aumentando la velocidad de reproduccion.Desde 1.16 a 2.50

[@camiloriquelmegarcia874]

Siempre me recuerda al gran Sergio Livingstone

[@JoonasRuusuvirta]

Me alegra que se disfrute a este gran maestro de la música en América Latina gracias de parte de un finlandés español! Disfrutemos de las joyas de la música juntos! La buena música es lo que nos une como humanidad

[@elferdevalpo]

De hecho, hay que aumentarla en 1.5 para que suene igual

[@churrasco3297]

zoom deportivoooo, y después venía el cierre de transmisiones tétrico

[@CroweDharmaReloaded]

Turned on my radio at work, and it was at a Classic Music station. This beautiful theme just blazed at me and...chills. Amazing piece of music!

[@f1refall]

+CroweDharmaReloaded the countryside it describes is as amazing

[@KamilKosecki]

+CroweDharmaReloaded Yes, I agree, it's amazing music!

[@LohiHarHar]

And we still are indepentent country.

[@peters.5600]

Und immer wieder hören macht glücklich ...

[@darkwaterlythops]

The first movement of the Karelia Suite brings me to a place, sitting in the quiet on the side of a hill in the early morning. Off to the side, in the distance, a fox appears. Soon, hounds come upon it and the chase begins. Following behind them are the hunters on horseback, horns blowing. They all rush on by, eventually riding out of sight. I know it has nothing to do with Finland or with what Sibelius had in mind with his tone poem, but that's what hits me every time and it's fantastic.

[@stalhandske9649]

However removed from our country and our culture, this vision of yours was evoked by this piece. Therefore it is a true sight. It's a truly beatuous when, in a descendant of different culture, an illumination such as this arises. I believe this is very close to what Mr. Tolkien meant with his discussion of _Faerie._ Cherish it.

[@duncanpeet4827]

I visualise a grand medieval Royal Progression appearing slowly through a northern forest coming into view and then proceeding into the distance and disappearing in the trees.

[@paolabellido1157]

Hermosa música, realmente hay muchas formas de expresar el amor por la patria y Sibelius utilizo la música para hacerlo. Gracias Sibelius por esta obra de arte.

[@RCmies]

It can sound simply amazing when an orchestra full of top players with years of experience play a piece made by a genius. I never listen to classical music but I'm getting chills just from the sound of the horns in the beginning.

[@timsteppeler7489]

You should listen to classical music more. There are numerous gems like this.

[@myriaddsystems]

I've only been looking for this for 45 years.....

[@Gnomereginam]

Imagined you actually traveling the world for decades searching, finally coming across a net cafe and doing a google search...

[@Free-um7zh]

:D next time just google it xD

[@jameshall4401]

Myriaddsystems 3 years for me :) heRd it on classical radio years ago and searched ever since had no idea was under the Karelia suite

[@Free-um7zh]

Suomen poika google this song because myriaddsystems said he been looking this song 45 years and now he find it

[@maryholloway149]

Better late than never ! Lovely isn't it ?

[@isobelghewitt2631]

First heard Karelia as a child and the impact has stayed with me so emotional and thought provoking wonderful Sibelius

[@angr3819]

A beautiful and triumphant price of music. Certainly one of my all time favourites.

[@sergebotrousse7603]

I'm lost for words, goosebumps, have only just discovered this. I am sad that I will never listen to this again for the first time

[@Wuei108]

I fell in love with the music at the 70th when i heard it played by The Nice

[@paulcannon5065]

I remember 🤗

[@theresamarshall9821]

This has helped me introduce my husband to classical music, thank you!

[@jaibau1993]

The first movement is absolutely marvelous! It makes me feel... "full". I can't find a more accurate word :D

[@josejorquera4725]

I'm from Chile, and a TV program about Sports use this song!

[@Vonkayzer]

Zoom Deportivo 😁

[@rerb33]

​@@Vonkayzerdel área deportiva en TVN... igual era más rápida...

[@juceriabezerra]

Melodia que soa divinamente em nossos tímpanos para uma note de relex. Adoro ouvi-la.

[@archdeacon1966]

Beautiful. If you know Sibelius then he was a politically motivated composer - don't underestimate music's power to inspire revolution and sacrifice young Samuel. This music inspired revolt against tyranny, and inspires others today found bound within the yoke of tyranny, such is the power of music. Sibelius, a wonderful creator of refined listening and inspiration.

[@jukkapoutiainen9971]

Jean Sibelius, one of the Greatest!

[@alpardo7022]

Yes, l agree with your description of this great music! To me it also symbolizes the movement of a once free people who are now moving forward to 'the greater way of freedom' because they are responding with a fierce determimation to that great flame of freedom burning in their hearts put there by the Creator. A flame and a freedom that will not be denied by any of the tools of darkness that seemingly surround us.

[@christophermacintyre5890]

There will never be another Sibelius. He could stir the soul of the common man with works like this one and Finlandia, while at the same time producing works of cosmic genius such as the 4th, 5th, and 7th Symphonies. A man for all seasons, indeed.

[@TheRingDragon52]

I have always loved this piece. We studied it in high school in England in the 60s. However I have always felt a Bond with Finland and it's capital Helsinki. I was born in 1952, the year the Games of the olympiad were held in Helsinki.

[@MRiitta]

I was born in 1949.. I worked for a year in London in 1969-70.. Loved it:))

[@WilfriedClaeys]

Always so happy when I hear this

[@chrisclarke7828]

I was played this by my music teacher 62 years ago, i have never forgotten it or her. To me this has always been 'thinking' music, to be alone with this music has always given me clear thinking time............and peace.

[@TheRingDragon52]

I have an affinity with Finland, all be it a tenuous one. I was born in 1952. In that year the Games of the Olympiad were held in Helsinki. My respects to the Finish people and their great nation.

[@oleflogger6828]

Yes! And, thanks for providing us with Matti Salminen, Jean Sibelius, Eero Saarinen, Paavo Nurmi, and the rest of you wonderful people. Stay free! .. from a Yankee in California.

[@himchannel3624]

BEAUTIFUL CARELIA WHICH BELONGS TO THE TWO NATIONS THAT STILL SHARE IT. FOREVER IN PEACE ❤❤❤

[@ridibundis77]

Mästerligt Melodiskt!- Sibelius var en mästare i att fånga stämningar av Nordiska skogarna och naturen! Själsligt läkande musik!

[@DrWhom]

Jevlar.

[@spencersmith2798]

I’m 1/4 Finnish and Sibelius has been a favorite composer of mine since teenage years…I didn’t find out about my Finnish make-up until I had a genetic test…so proud I’m more Finnish that anything else! I hope to see Helsinki before I die.

[@kyrenepaine1373]

This is the first time I've heard this and it's wonderful! I came here from listening to Finlandia 😊.

[@trevorhodson]

The opening was used by the Granada programme "What the Papers say," The music fitted so well at the time.

[@isaacanwarwatts8844]

Same

[@flemingcourt]

It's a wonderful world out there with music in so many genres: Classical, neo-classical, Romantic, Blues(old and newer), jazz, even RnR and punk... the palette is amazing.

[@benturnbull4516]

The music speaks for itself...

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The great Finland ❗ When Finnish spring comes , let the Japanese cherry blossoms bloom in that great Finnish land ‼️ While listening to this great masterpiece , I am watching the cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo of Japan . Japanese spring is in full swing . Everywhere in Japan is covered with the faint scent and the color of light pink of cherry blossoms in full bloom . May glory , prosperity and wealth be brought to great Finland where we Japanese deeply love and respect and long for . From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@davidcurtis2087]

This great fantastic uplifting piece of music takes me back to the 1970's, watching ITV's "This week", and other tv documentaries, love this type of music. Thanks x x x

[@shin-i-chikozima]

God,s blessing and glory to the great Finland ！ Finland Million years old ！ As a Japanese person , I love and respect Finland and Sibelius,s works ,especially Karelia Suite. From Tokyo in Japan where is within your dream . Which national are you watching this video ？

[@mattihamalainen9335]

Thank you Kojima for all us Finnish People!

[@N1cole.X]

❤️

[@flemingcourt]

Ah God, the provider of disease and war!

[@amyllari5274]

@@flemingcourt We get it. You're an atheist.

[@eetuhiltunen9911]

Finnish

[@johncanfield50]

Thank you for this! It was one of my 'musical loves' that I heard over Interlochen Public Radio while living in North Michigan, USA. Forgotten, I found that list about two weeks ago now! Excellent music in a flawless production! Thanks again!

[@snc9297]

Wow! Nice to hear that

[@derekballard8901]

simply masterful

[@ricardos.cabral8409]

Música sublime , maravilhosa e encantadora !Estou encantando com Sibelius !

[@davesmith6815]

12:17 The famous theme I remember, so happy and uplifting. Thanks Sibelius! You too mifalco. :)

[@hannejauhiainen1255]

xcc

[@mkp7279]

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[@mkp7279]

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[@davesmith6815]

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[@pinjapikkuhookana]

Thats the moment when river Vuoksi breaks through the Salpausselkä to free the the waters of the lake Saimaa. You can see images when you google Imatran koski

[@vincebaseley13]

This was signature tune for the UK TV show "Newsweek". Very stern severe opening music. Always remember the war reporter standing fearlessly in the rubble of some war zone.

[@donaldallen1771]

What music Sibelius gave us! And the great pianist has turned into such a wonderful conductor.

[@ututat7326]

Today (eight day of December) is the birthday of Sibelius which is also celebrated as the national music's day in Finland. I leave this comment today on all the Sibelius videos I listen, as to mark the occasion.

[@prattri]

never having heard this before (listened at the suggestion of a friend) I can sense a feeling of pride and dignity being conveyed throughout the piece. the subtlety of the the light tones with the strong sounds at the forefront is great. a nice balance of emotion. great piece.

[@anumarkstein276]

Thank you wo gibt's denn sowas so much of the very bottom of my heart.