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Jean Sibelius- Life and Symphony on musiikillinen monologi mestarin elämästä.

JEAN SIBELIUS – A SYMPHONY FOR SILENCE
A new monologue by Heikki Lund ©2025
Duration: approx. 70 min | Language: Finnish

“I wrote sounds – not proclamations. And sometimes one silence says more than a thousand brass fanfares.”

Jean Sibelius – A Symphony for Silence is a poetic and intimate monologue that gives voice to the aging composer – as it might have sounded in the quiet of Ainola, when the pen pauses and memories begin to flow. This new stage work, written by Heikki Lund, is a tribute to Sibelius, whose 160th anniversary is celebrated in December. At the same time, it is a profound and personal exploration of the meaning of art, love, and silence.

The monologue travels through the musical colors of childhood, the uncertainty of the Vienna years, the thunder of Finlandia, and the beauty of silence. At its heart is Sibelius’s relationship with Aino – his wife, his light, his shadows – and his lifelong struggle to find his own voice in a world that demands grandeur but so often forgets sensitivity.

Characters:
JEAN SIBELIUS – an old composer, at the borderland of memories and silence
PIANIST – on stage throughout; does not speak, but plays, listens, and responds

What do you see and hear on stage?
The piece combines theater and concert performance: the pianist at the grand piano weaves quiet musical responses into Sibelius’s memories. The music includes excerpts from Andante Festivo, the Fifth Symphony, and rarer shades that support the text with sensitivity. Solo pieces in the monologue include Karelia Suite – Intermezzo (1893), Romance in D-flat major, op. 24 (1929), The Spruce, op. 75 (1914), Historic Scenes, part 6. Finland Awakes, Finlandia (1899).

Why this performance?
Sibelius is a monument to us – but what kind of man was inside the statue? This monologue doesn’t simply recount the stages of his life; it explores what sound, silence, and love can mean to a person who knew how to write his deepest feelings into music.

“I don’t squeeze Finland into my notes – Finland squeezes itself into me. Like a wool sweater you can never take off.”

“If someone asks what music is – let those wild swans answer for me. It is the crossroads of leaving and staying. The final chord before silence.”

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Finnish culture history with Eino Leino and Jean Sibelius

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Heikki Lund, actor, songwriter, playwright. One of the most famous traditional troubadours in Finland. He is well known as the performer of C.M. Bellman's songs. Heikki Lund has often been awarded for his work.


At the beginning of the 20th century, poet and journalist Eino Leino was the most popular figure in Helsinki’s restaurants. His charisma would fill the entire place, ensuring everyone had a good time. My own Leino performances aim to create the same effect. The Prince of Poems tells stories of the nation's rising stars and famous artists during the period of Russian rule.

“Although my motto is that only my modesty exceeds my charm, even today I am considered Finland’s most beloved poet.”

Talented artists of the early 20th century, such as Leino, Jean Sibelius, and Axel Gallén, helped shape a new national spirit and laid the groundwork for Finnish independence. At the same time, many of them were known for their disreputable bohemian lifestyle. In his charming and sparkling way, Eino Leino shares tales of the “Symposion” brothers and sisters along the Tuusula Lake Road and in Helsinki’s artist restaurants.

The Prince of Poems is a hugely popular performance that also includes songs. The style is easy-going and humorous, but firmly based on historical facts. Duration is flexible by agreement, usually 40–60 minutes.

Heikki Lund is a Finnish actor, playwright, musician, and theater director known for his extensive work in the Finnish performing arts scene. Born in 1963 in Oulu, Finland, Lund has had a diverse and influential career, especially in theater. He has written over 27 plays and numerous monologues, often focusing on significant figures and moments in Finnish cultural history, such as artists of the Finnish Golden Age. Lund is one of the founding members of Keski-Uudenmaan Teatteri (KUT), where he served as both chairman and director until 2022. His leadership was pivotal in establishing KUT as an important small-scale professional theatre company in Southern Finland, known for its innovative and cross-disciplinary productions. In addition to his work in theater, Lund is a talented musician and composer, often integrating music into his performances. His works frequently explore themes from Finnish history and culture, bringing historical figures like Eino Leino and Jean Sibelius to life through a blend of drama and music. He has also performed widely in Finland and abroad, showcasing his multifaceted talent as a performer. For those interested in Finnish cultural history or the arts, Lund’s works offer a unique and engaging perspective that connects the past with the present.

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