Finlandia, Tone Poem Op. 26 No. 7 (accordion ensemble)

Finlandia, Op. 26 No.7, is a tone poem composed by Jean Sibelius in 1899 and revised in 1900. It is one of his most famous works and is deeply tied to Finnish nationalism.

This Anthony Galla-Rini arrangement is scored for accordion ensemble - Accordion 1-5 plus Bass Accordion and accordion bass left hand and Timpani, Bass Drum, Cymbals, Triangle.

The piece was originally written as part of a covert protest against Russian censorship in Finland, and it became a symbol of Finnish independence.

The music begins with a dark, ominous introduction, followed by a triumphant and energetic section that evokes the struggle of the Finnish people. The most famous part of Finlandia is the Finlandia Hymn, a serene and melodic passage that has been adapted into various hymns and national songs.