Wieden in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

Jean Sibelius

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022

1. Jean Sibelius Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier wohnte 1890-91 der Tondichter Jean Sibelius des Finnischen Volkes Grosser Sohn

Wien ist ein ort ganz nach meinem Geschmack. Alles ist so freundlich und gross, hell und klar. Diese Luft macht mich verrückt. Walzer schwirren mir im Kopf herum. Und alle sind sie wie von Schubert.
Sibelius, oktober 1890

(English translation)

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. It’s 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mayor Hanns von Thau (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Christoph Willibald Gluck (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Professor Carl Führich (1865 - 1959) (about 120 meters away); Albert Lortzing (about 180 meters away); Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien / University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna (about 210 meters away); Rudolf Kassner (about 240 meters away); Sir Josef Edgar Böhm (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Erich Kleiber (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

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,

Jean Sibelius Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022

2. Jean Sibelius Marker - wide view

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.)

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 76 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.