Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), En Saga – Symphonic Poem (Opus 9); Tapiola – Symphonic Poem (Opus 112), Edward Van Beinum conducting The Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, London LL737, 33 1/3 RPM record, after 1950, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Charles E. Burchfield Archives, Gift of the Charles E. Burchfield Foundation, 1991
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, September 23, 1957
Saturday, Sep 23, 2023
A piece in the paper quoting one of Sibelius’ daughters — She said he left behind no unpublished music, which spiked all rumors about an eight[h] symphony. How could such a rich powerful stream of creation (the greatest in the 20th century) suddenly dry up? – A tragedy —
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, September 23, 1957