Wieden in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Jean Sibelius
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022
1. Jean Sibelius Marker
Wien ist ein ort ganz nach meinem Geschmack. Alles ist so freundlich und gross, hell und klar. Diese Luft macht mich verrόckt. Walzer schwirren mir im Kopf herum. Und alle sind sie wie von Schubert.
Sibelius, oktober 1890
During 1890-91 the composer Jean Sibelius, the great son of the Finnish people, lived here.
This air drives me crazy. Waltzes swirl around in my head. Its all as if it was from Schubert.
Sibelius, October, 1890
Erected 1951 by Wiener Philharmoniker, Wiener Verkehrsverein.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1890.
Location. 48° 11.677′ N, 16° 22.015′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Wieden. It is on Waaggasse, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Waaggasse 1, Wien 1040, Austria. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mayor Hanns von Thau (within shouting distance of this marker); Christoph Willibald Gluck (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Professor Carl Fόhrich (1865 - 1959) (about 120 meters away); Albert Lortzing (about 180 meters away); Veterinδrmedizinische Universitδt Wien / University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna (about 210 meters away); Rudolf Kassner (about 240 meters away); Sir Josef Edgar Bφhm (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Erich Kleiber (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).
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Also see . . .
1. Jean Sibelius (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Jean Sibelius (born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius; 8 December 1865 20 September 1957) was a Finnish composer of the late Romantic and early-modern periods. He is widely regarded as his country's greatest composer, and his music is often credited with having helped Finland develop a national identity during its struggle for independence from Russia.(Submitted on January 1, 2023.)
2. Jean Sibelius conducts "Andante Festivo" in 1939 (YouTube, 7 min.). Jean Sibelius - Andante Festivo, JS 34b, for String Orchestra and Timpani, conducted by Jean Sibelius with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Radion sinfoniaorkesteri). Helsinki Concert Hall, Finland. New Year's Eve Radio Broadcast, 1 Jan 1939 . This radio broadcast recording of this piece from January 1, 1939, with Sibelius conducting, is the only recorded example of the composer interpreting one of his own works. (Submitted on January 1, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022
2. Jean Sibelius Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
