Finlandia Hymn (violin duo or violin/viola duo)

Title: Finlandia Hymn

Composer: Jean Sibelius, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Two Violins or Violin and Viola

Printout: 3 pages

Note: Once believed by some to be a traditional Finnish song, the “Finlandia Hymn” from Sibelius’ tone poem is entirely original. The violin 1 part in this arrangement is playable on flute or oboe. The melody is often used as a religious hymn, sung to the words, “be still my soul.” If you enjoy Finlandia, you may also be interested in Holst’s Jupiter Hymn, from The Planets.