Which Finnish composer wrote Finlandia, a symphonic poem that became a national symbol?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Jean Sibelius
- Step 1: The piece was first performed at a time of Russian rule. Step 2. Sibelius composed Finlandia for a patriotic celebration. Answer: Jean Sibelius. Why not the others: The other composers are Finnish, but none of them wrote Finlandia.
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