English Translation

Ma have a great deal of understanding for art and music." "Welcome!". We are faced with a great, handsome appearance; his old age would have been hardly proud to satisfy him with the honours that he repeatedly believed. were presented by the German side and recently with the award of the Goethe Medal by the Führer their afternoon sun floods through the wide windows of the rooms. Coronation found. So this is Sibelius' home! In the corner there is a large fireplace, in Finnish style there are furniture and decorative accessories by Heiteren Tones chatting Sibelius of his many memories, a huge library covering the wall of the work on Germany. In Berlin and Vienna he has music rooms, the magnificent beam ceiling looks massive. dies after he had hung the study of the rights on the nail. He especially liked Vienna. He says: "I was this country house is Sibelius's favorite stay; some work together with Johann Strauss and Anton Bruckner." A smile was created here. Covers his face with the memory of that time. And in his free time the artist is engaged in the garden. Then he tells us anecdotes of great musicians, whom he loves to the animals, the plants and - the forest keanealernte. Afterwards he talks about Müncheni, about which He loves nature about everything, she has in his music the most beautiful music city Leipzig. about Bavreuth, Würzburg and Bamberg; he was like no other the Finnish who captured a deep Ein-Landschaft with their outstanding art treasures, yes, the whole Finnish life. He left behind in his pressure. The melancholy beauty of the finni-unforgettable hours we experience in this way in lively conversation. The Finnish people, who are currently playing out in the world, are proud, stubborn, cigenwilled and silent. Finnish interest and judgment has been given. Full of conscious people's soul has found its musical expression in him. he is for the German soldier. He says: From legend and myth of the Finnish people he has repeatedly gained new ideas. Today, Sibclius has already been almost cine "My life has been rich in impressions and experiences. I am glad that I am still able to witness this time, which will finally bring the world of justice into the world, especially because I know Germany and the German men- This work is extremely extensive. It encompasses them so well. I wish you from the heart the bal- ben symphonies, orchestral suites, sound poems, many smaller dignified victory. I do not doubt that you will make it!" Orchestral pieces, piano pieces, songs, cantatas and more. This is Jean Sibelius, a great musician, a big man and a friend of Germany, a real Finn. In the beginning, we are a little embarrassed, but Sibelius helps Anton Kloß, a four-time war reporter, to quickly get over it. He is very lively, open to the problems of the time and speaks a pure and flowing German. "I have been in Germany for many years," he says, "I love this country that is so beautiful and whose people are so beautiful.