Jean Sibelius

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

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

String Quartet in E-flat major

(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
8:59 I. Allegro
2:47 II. Andante molto
1:31 III. Scherzo. Allegretto
4:41 IV. Vivace
Duration: 19 minutes (approximately)
Composed: 1885 (age 19-20)
1 recording, 4 videos
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8:59
Tempera Quartet
I. Allegro
2:47
Tempera Quartet
II. Andante molto
1:31
Tempera Quartet
III. Scherzo. Allegretto
4:41
Tempera Quartet
IV. Vivace

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