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I love this gorgeous piece by Jean Sibelius, Finlandia:
There’s a great conversation in the comments between a native Finn and myself. He (she?) sheds some additional light on the piece and its significance to the people of Finland.
I stumbled upon the piece in a book designed for improving trumpet tone. I don’t play trumpet, but I love “found” music, and especially adapting music for different instruments.
Sheet music of my arrangement is available for purchase at the following online retailers:
- Noteflight: https://www.noteflight.com/music/titles/27404931-460e-4463-92c6-30f598c05935/finlandia
- Sheet Music Direct: https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/se/ID_No/2130012/Product.aspx
- Sheet Music Plus: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/finlandia-23897403.html
Or you can contact me and I’ll send you the PDF (or you can screenshot it if you’re a total cheapskate).