Jean Sibelius - Kullervo, Op. 7 (4/7)

Kullervo, Op. 7 (1892) III. Kullervo and His Sister: Allegro vivace (beginning) Kullervo is an early tone poem of symphonic proportions by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), scored for large orchestra, male choir, mezzo-soprano and baritone. The work deals with the tragic legend of Kullervo, setting portions of the text of the Kalevala, the national epic of Finland. According to the legend, Kullervo is the son of Kalervo and Untamala, the last surviving member of her clan. His uncle Untamo fe