Episode 13 - Struggle, Deliverance, Calm

<p>Political struggles are never easy, especially when your national identity are on the line. &nbsp;Jean Sibelius knew this and fought against the chains of oppression in the best way he knew how: &nbsp;music!</p> <p>You can listen to a recreation of his finale tableau here: &nbsp;https://youtu.be/F5zg_af9b8c</p> <p>The second piece of his symphony, the first tableau, was called "The Song of Väinämöinen." &nbsp;You see why I couldn't pronounce it?</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/stories-about-hymn/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/stories-about-hymn/support</a>