Finlandia, Op. 26 (Tone Poem)

Finlandia, Op. 26, is a tone poem composed by Jean Sibelius in 1899 and revised in 1900. It is one of his most famous works and is deeply tied to Finnish nationalism.

The piece was originally written as part of a covert protest against Russian censorship in Finland, and it became a symbol of Finnish independence.

The music begins with a dark, ominous introduction, followed by a triumphant and energetic section that evokes the struggle of the Finnish people. The most famous part of Finlandia is the Finlandia Hymn, a serene and melodic passage that has been adapted into various hymns and national songs.