Jean Sibelius

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

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

String Quartet in B-flat major, Op. 4

(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
8:01 I. Allegro
7:48 II. Andante sostentuo
5:42 III. Presto
9:06 IV. Allegro
Duration: 32 minutes (approximately)
Composed: 1890 (age 24-25)
2 recordings, 8 videos
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7:31
Tempera Quartet
I. Allegro
8:02
Tempera Quartet
II. Andante sostentuo
5:26
Tempera Quartet
III. Presto
8:56
Tempera Quartet
IV. Allegro
9:01
Sibelius Academy Quartet
I. Allegro
7:34
Sibelius Academy Quartet
II. Andante sostentuo
5:58
Sibelius Academy Quartet
III. Presto
9:15
Sibelius Academy Quartet
IV. Allegro

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