Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

Vårsang (1894 -1895)

symphonic poem for orchestra
[La Tristesse du printemps]

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1894 - 1895
    • Duration: 12 mn
    • Publisher: Breitkopf & Härtel
    • Opus: 16
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 21 June 1894
    Location:

    Finlande, Vaasa


    Performers:

    Jean Sibelius, direction : version orginiale.

  • Date: 17 April 1895
    Location:

    Finlande, Helsinki


    Performers:

    Jean Sibelius, direction : version révisée.

  • Date: 12 December 1903
    Location:

    Finlande, Helsinki


    Performers:

    Robert Kajanus, direction : version définitive.