by Ben Hogwood. Picture by Henry B. Goodwin – The last masterpieces 1920–1927 (Public Domain, used from Wikipedia)

On this day in 1957, Finnish composer Jean Sibelius died at the age of 91.

Even now the extent of Sibelius’s genius and influence has not fully been established, for his is a unique and powerful voice, particularly in the field of orchestral music. Here is his relatively unsung Symphony no.3, a propulsive work that is a remarkable combination of economy and expression:

Published post no.2,663 – Saturday 20 September 2025