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Jean Sibelius

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

Nationality: Finnish
Born: December 8, 1865, Hämeenlinna Died: September 20, 1957, Järvenpää (age 91)

Andante festivo for String Quartet, JS 34a

(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
Duration: 4 minutes (approximately)
Composed: 1922 (age 56-57)
Premiere: December 28, 1922
Published: 1922 (age 56-57)
Note: Originally for string quartet. Arranged by Sibelius for String Orchestra and Timpani ad libitum, 1938

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