Today, we quote Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) who is Finland's best-known composer. His works include "Finlandia," "Valse tries" and "The Swan of Tvorela" (hope we spelled Tvorela right, if now we'll blame Javier the intern).
There is a statue of the composer in Helsinki, which makes this quote all the more amusing:
"Pay no attention to what the critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic."
SIDEBAR: Speaking of another composer - Brahms, his works will be conducted by the Baltimore Symphony from Jan.27-29, which might be worth a field trip!
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