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Revision as of 12:59, 13 April 2006 by Denisamadeus (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Karelia Suite is a collection of pieces composed by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The pieces are drawn from several independent works he wrote about the Karelia section of Finland in the 1890s. The rough-hewn character of the music was deliberate: the aesthetic intention was not dazzle with technique but to capture the quality of "naive," folk-based authenticity.
While the piece is one of Sibelius' earlier works, it remains one of his most popular. In particular, fans are fond of the intermezzo in the opening and the alla marcia of the third piece, both of which have themes that recall knights and chivalry of old.
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