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About the work
The swinging brass figure in the finale comes from sixteen swans Sibelius watched in April 1915 and recorded in his diary as one of the great experiences of his life.
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“Symphony No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 82.” Shanghai Concerts, https://shanghaiconcerts.com/en/works/sibelius-symphony-no-5-in-e-flat-major-op-82.
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