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Sibelius - Symphony No. 5 in E flat major
A painting of a flight of swans hung on the wall of Sibelius’s study, and these birds inspired the majestic ‘swan theme’ of his Fifth Symphony.
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Composer | Jean Sibelius |
Conductor | Thomas Søndergård |
Orchestra | 91Èȱ¬ National Orchestra of Wales |
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