Plot: Bernstein celebrates the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, and comments on Finland, the Finnish language, and Finnish patriotism, as well as Sibelius himself. Works by the composer, including Finlandia and the first movement of his Violin Concerto, with soloist Sergiu Luca, are performed

New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts - Season 1 - A Tribute to Sibelius (Episode 31)
Episode Aired On:
Friday, February 19 1965
60 years ago
Friday, February 19 1965
60 years ago