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Andrew B · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:29 am Post subject: 8th December

With all the fuss about the 50th anniversary of Sibelius's death, and then the 90th anniversary of Finnish independence, let's not forget that today, 8th December, is Sibelius's birthday. I for one shall be raising a glass to him later on!

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kullervopete · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:32 am Post subject:

Hear Hear!
I have just played 'Song Of The Earth' in tribute. Its been a good year for Sibs music with some great performances, a few of which I have been fortunate enough to attend. I noticed the other day that we now have The Chopin International Airport in Poland, in England, Liverpool has The John Lennon Airport--lets all campaign for Helsinki's Airport to be renamed 'The Jean Sibelius International Airport!--kullervopete.

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Kurkikohtaus · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 3:55 pm Post subject:

I was away at a conference from Thursday through till Saturday, the 8th, today... with all the travelling, I had completely forgotten...

First of all, to all members... do not hesitate to post announcements of these anniversaries every year, even though it may seem repetitive. It is a useful resource and reminder for those of us who may simply forget... I would have been so upset if I had realized this tomorrow...

Secondly, on a personal note, I travelled 460km by slow Czech trains, it took 8 hours, arriving home at 21:30... to this fantasitic reminder! What a joy.

Vodka for me.

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Kurkikohtaus · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:06 am Post subject:

Well here we all are, a year later...

Anyone who cares for a "free post", here's your chance so let's all wish Sibelius a very happy 143rd birthday in 2008!

kullervopete · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:11 am Post subject:

I will most certainly drink to that. In fact I celebrated Sibelius's birthday today by playing Barbirolli's live broadcast of the Fifth Symphony from 1968. My review can be seen on 'Whats that lurking in your Cd player'

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Andrew B · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:32 pm Post subject:

I'll raise a glass as well Smile

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Tapkaara · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject:

Happy Birthday, Sibelius!

Thank you for giving the gift of beautiful music to the world.

I'll raise a glass too...whisky for me! Smile

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Harri M · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject:

Skål!

World Violist · Concertmaster Joined: 08 Jan 2008 Posts: 403

I'll be raising a glass of... apple juice...

A very happy birthday to our dear Sibbe!

EDIT: So I played a trombone for the first time today... quite the coincidence, I think. I never thought about trying the big theme from the Seventh symphony, but appropriate nevertheless.