October 3, 2017 8:00 pm. The Symphony that Inspired a NationAs the Russian Empire tightened its colonial grip on Finland, Jean Sibelius wrote the music that expressed his people's desire for freedom. Touring Europe to rave reviews in 1900, Sibelius' First Symphony brought worldwide attention to the composer - and to the cause of Finnish independence. Hear the symphony that inspired a nation in the opening concert of our Ideas of North festival.. 53 Elgin StreetOttawa, ON K1P 5W1..
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53 Elgin Street, Ottawa