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4 Composing a sculpture - Eila Hiltunen and the Sibelius Monument
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Hear the story of the remarkable career of sculptor Eila Hiltunen and the creation of her magnum opus, the Sibelius Monument. What today is widely considered one of the most popular attractions in Helsinki, by locals as well as tourists, was once opposed to by the public. This episode features behind the scenes anecdotes from Eila Hiltunen’s son Markku Pietinen and stories and insights about the friendship between Eila Hiltunen and the Didrichsen Art Museum founders, as told by Didrichsen family members.
Eila Hiltunen’s 100 year jubilee exhibition takes place at the Didrichsen Art Museum from September 2022 to January 2023.
Credits:
Photo: Otso Pietinen
Music:
Jean Sibelius
Finlandia, Op. 26 No. 7
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Leif Segerstam, Conductor
(p) 1994 Ondine ODE 824-2
(c) Breitkopf & Härtel
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