1880-1889 1890-1899 1900-1909 1910-1919
1920-1929 1930-1939 1940-1949 1950-1957

Works by time of completion

1900

Op. 20 Malinconia, for cello and piano
Original name Fantasia.

Op. 22 no. 2 (until 1947 no. 3) The Swan of Tuonela for orchestra
Final version. 1st version 1895, 2nd version 1897.

Op. 22 no. 4 Lemminkäinen’s Return for orchestra
Final version. 1st version 1895, 2nd version 1897.

Op. 24 no. 8 Nocturno for piano

Op. 26 Finlandia, symphonic poem for orchestra:
revised version of the music for the celebrations for the Finnish Press (7th movement Finland Awakens, 1899): first performance in Helsinki on 2nd July 1900 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Robert Kajanus). Arrangement for piano: see below; for male choir (Finlandia hymn; words by (a) Wäinö Sola, (b) Veikko Antero Koskenniemi) 1938; for mixed-voice choir (Finlandia hymn; words by V. A. Koskenniemi) 1948.

[Op. 26] Finlandia for piano
Arrangement of the orchestral work (see above).

Op. 29 Snöfrid, improvisation for narrator, mixed-voice choir and orchestra;
words by Johan Ludvig Runeberg: first performance in Helsinki on 20th October 1900 (“mixed-voice choir”, the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society, under Robert Kajanus). Final chorus with different words (Ylistys taiteelle; words by Volter Kilpi): first performance in Helsinki on 9th April 1902 (Katri Rautio, “choir”, the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Robert Kajanus)

[Op. 36 no. 4] Andantino, solo song
Earlier (?) version of the solo song Säv, säv, susa (Reeds, reeds, whisper, see below); no words.

Op. 36 no. 4 Säv, säv, susa (Reeds, reeds, whisper), solo song;
words by Gustav Fröding. Also earlier (?) version Andantino (no words, see above).

Op. 36 no. 5 Marssnön (The March Snow), solo song;
words by Josef Julius Wecksell.

Op. 36 no. 6 Demanten på marssnön (The Diamond on the March Snow), solo song;
words by Josef Julius Wecksell. Arranged as a song with orchestra in 1916-17.

Op. 37 no. 1 Den första kyssen (The First Kiss), solo song;
words by Johan Ludvig Runeberg.

Op. 39 Symphony no. 1 in E minor
Final version: 1. Andante ma non troppo - Allegro energico, 2. Andante (ma non troppo lento), 3. Scherzo (allegro), 4. Finale (quasi una fantasia): first performance in Helsinki on 1st July 1900 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Robert Kajanus). 1st version in 1899.

Isänmaalle for mixed-voice choir;
words by Paavo Cajander. Arrangement for male choir in 1908.

Kavaljeren (The Cavalier) for piano

Porilaisten marssi (regimental march of the Pori infantry regiment), arrangement for orchestra:
first performance in Stockholm on 4th July 1900 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Robert Kajanus).

1901

Op. 1 no. 5 On hanget korkeat, nietokset (High are the snowdrifts), solo song;
words by Wilkku Joukahainen: arrangement for two voices and piano Joulu (Christmas) in 1903-05, arrangement for female choir in 1942.

Op. 18 no. 2 Terve kuu (Hail O Moon) for male choir;
words from Kalevala.

Op. 24 no. 9 Romance in D flat major for piano

Op. 37 no. 5 Flickan kom ifrån sin älsklings möte (The girl comes from meeting her lover), solo song;
words by Johan Ludvig Runeberg.

1902

Op. 9 En saga, symphonic poem for orchestra
Final version: first performance in Helsinki on 3rd November 1902 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Robert Kajanus). 1st version in 1892.

Op. 16 Vårsång (Spring Song) for orchestra
Final version: first performance in Helsinki on 12th December 1903 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Robert Kajanus). 1st version (Improvisation) 1894, 2nd version ( Spring Song / Vårsång) 1895.

Op. 17 no. 4 Vilse (Lost in the Forest), solo song;
words by Karl August Tavaststjerna. Final version, 1st version 1898.

Op. 17 no. 7 Lastu lainehilla (Driftwood), solo song;
words by Ilmari Calamnius.

[Op. 19] Impromptu for female choir and orchestra;
words by Viktor Rydberg (Pojat ja neidot, armas on elämä). 1st version: first performance in Helsinki on 8th March 1902 (“female choir”, the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Final version in 1910.

[Op. 32] Tulen synty (The Origin of Fire) for baritone, male choir and orchestra;
words from Kalevala. 1st version: first performance in Helsinki on 9th February 1902 (Abraham Ojanperä, “Jubilee Choir”, the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Final version in 1910.

Op. 37 no. 2 Lasse liten (Little Lasse), solo song;
words by Zacharias Topelius.

[Op. 37 no. 3] Soluppgång (Sunrise), solo song
Earlier (?) version, no words.

Op. 37 no. 3 Soluppgång (Sunrise), solo song;
words by Tor Hedberg. Arranged as a song with orchestra in 1914. Also an earlier (?) version (no words, see above).

Op. 37 no. 4 Var det en dröm (Was It a Dream?), solo song;
words by Johan Julius Wecksell.

[Op. 43] Symphony no. 2 D major
1st version: 1. Allegretto moderato, 2. Tempo andante, ma rubato, 3. Vivacissimo, 4. Allegro moderato: first performance in Helsinki on 3rd August 1902 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Final version 1903.

Overture in A minor for orchestra:
first performance in Helsinki on 8th March 1902 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius).

Kotikaipaus (Nostalgia) for female choir;
words by Walter von Konow.

Till Thérèse Hahl (Lauloit piennä) mixed choir, two different compositions ;
words by Nils Wasastjerna.

1903

[Op. 17 no. 1] Se’n har jag ej frågat mera for voice and orchestra:
arrangement of solo song (1891-92); words by Johan Ludvig Runeberg.

Op. 24 no. 10 Barcarola for piano

Op. 38 no. 1 Höstkväll (Autumn Evening), solo song;
words by Viktor Rydberg. Arranged as a song with orchestra (Herbstabend / Höstkväll) 1904, for solo voice and string orchestra (Herbstabend) 1904.

Op. 38 no. 2 På verandan vid havet (On a balcony by the sea), solo song;
words by Viktor Rydberg. Arranged as a song with orchestra: see below.

[Op. 38 no. 2] På verandan vid havet (On a balcony by the sea) for voice and orchestra:
arrangement of the solo song (see above).

Op. 38 no. 3 I natten (In the night), solo song;
words by Viktor Rydberg. Arranged as a song with orchestra: see below.

[Op. 38 no. 3] I natten (In the night) for voice and orchestra:
arrangement of the solo song (see above).

Op. 43 Symphony no. 2 in D major
Final version: 1. Allegretto, 2. Tempo andante, ma rubato, 3. Vivacissimo, 4. Allegro moderato: first performance in Stockholm on 10th November 1903 (conducted by Armas Järnefelt). 1st version 1902.

[Op. 44] Death, music to Arvid Järnefelt's play
Six pieces: first performance in Helsinki at the National Theatre on 2nd December 1903 (conducted by Jean Sibelius). (Revised version: see 1904 op. 44 no. 1, 1906 op. 44 no. 2 and 1906 op. 62a.)

Arrangements of Finnish folk songs, for piano
1. Minun kultani , 2. Sydämestäni rakastan, 3. Ilta tulee, ehtoo joutuu, 4. Tuopa tyttö, kaunis tyttö, 5. Velisurmaaja, 6. Häämuistelma.

1903-05

Op. 1 no. 5 Joulu (Christmas) for two voices and piano:
arrangement of the solo song On hanget korkeat, nietokset (High are the snowdrifts) (1901); words by Wilkku Joukahainen.

1904

[Op. 6] Cassazione for orchestra
1st version: first performance in Helsinki on 8th February 1904 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Revised version in 1905.

Op. 17 no. 5 En slända, solo song;
words by Oscar Levertin.

[Op. 18 no. 6] Sydämeni laulu (The Song of My Heart) for mixed choir:
arrangement of the song for male choir (1898); words by Aleksis Kivi.

Op. 24 no. 6 Idyll for piano;
revised version. 1st version in 1898?

Op. 31 no. 2 Har du mod? (Have you courage?) for male choir and orchestra;
words by Josef Julius Wecksell: first performance in Helsinki on 8th February 1904 (Sällskapet Muntra Musikanter, the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Piano score in 1904. Revised version for piano (with text) in 1911-12.

[Op. 38 no. 1] Herbstabend (Autumn Evening) for voice and orchestra:
arrangement of the solo song Höstkväll (1903). Original words by Viktor Rydberg, German translation by Ferdinand Tilgmann (new German translation by Alfred J. Boruttau).

[Op. 38 no. 1] Herbstabend for voice and string orchestra:
arrangement of the solo song Höstkväll (1903). Original words by Viktor Rydberg, German translation by Ferdinand Tilgmann.

Op. 38 no. 4 Harpolekaren och hans son (The Harpist and His Son), solo song;
words by Viktor Rydberg.

Op. 38 no. 5 Jag ville jag vore i Indialand, solo song;
words by Gustav Fröding.

Op. 41 Kyllikki, three lyrical pieces for piano
1. Largamente - Allegro, 2. Andantino, 3. Comodo.

Op. 42 Romanssi (Romance) in C major for string orchestra:
first performance (under the name Andante) in Turku on 26th March 1904 (Orchestra of Turun Soitannollinen Seura under Jean Sibelius).

Op. 44 no. 1 Valse triste for orchestra:
revised version of the music composed to the 1st scene of Arvid Järnefelt's play Death (1903). First performance in Helsinki on 25th April 1904 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Piano arrangement: see below.

[Op. 44 no. 1] Valse triste for piano:
arrangement of the orchestral work (see above).

[Op. 45 no. 2] Musik zu einer Szene for orchestra:
first performance in Helsinki on 5th March 1904 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Piano arrangement (Tanz-Intermezzo): see below. (See also 1907 op. 45 no. 2.)

[Op. 45 no. 2]Tanz-Intermezzo for piano:
arrangement of the orchestral work Musik zu einer Szene (see above). (See also 1907 op. 45 no. 2.)

[Op. 47] Violin concerto D minor
1st version: 1. Allegro moderato, 2. Adagio di molto, 3. Allegro ma non tanto: first performance in Helsinki on 8th February 1904 (Viktor Novácèk, the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Final version 1905.

Veljeni vierailla mailla (My brothers in foreign lands) for male choir;
words by Juhani Aho.

1905

Op. 6 Cassazione for orchestra
revised version; however: “Bör omarbetas” (”Must be revised”). 1st version in 1904.

[Op. 46] Pelléas och Mélisande (Pelléas and Mélisande), music to the play by Maurice Maeterlinck
Swedish translation by Bertel Gripenberg; overture to each of the five acts and five other pieces: first performance at the Swedish Theatre in Helsinki on 17th March1905 (conducted by Jean Sibelius). Orchestral arrangement: see below.

Op. 46 Pelléas och Mélisande (Pelléas and Mélisande), suite for orchestra
Based on the music for Maurice Maeterlinck's play of the same name. 1. Vid slottsporten, 2. Mélisande, 2a. På stranden vid havet , 3. En källa i parken, 4. De trenne blinda systrar, 5. Pastorale, 6. Mélisande vid sländan, 7. Mellanaktsmusik, 8. Mélisandes död . Piano arrangement (without 2a): see below; arrangement of number 4 for song and piano (Les trois soeurs aveugles): see below.

[Op. 46] Pelléas och Mélisande (Pelléas and Mélisande), piano suite:
arrangement of the orchestral suite (see above) without no. 2a.

[Op. 46] Les trois soeurs aveugles for voice and piano :
: arrangement of part 4 of the music for Pelléas och Mélisande (see above).

Op. 47 Violin concerto in D minor
Final version: 1. Allegro moderato, 2. Adagio di molto, 3. Allegro ma non tanto: first performance in Berlin on 19th October 1905 (Karl Halír, the Berlin philharmonics under Richard Strauss). Piano score 1905. 1st version 1904.

Cortège for orchestra:
first performance in Helsinki on 30th April 1905 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius).

Ej med klagan (Not with grief) for mixed-voice choir;
words by Johan Ludvig Runeberg.

1906

Op. 44 no. 2 Scene with Cranes for orchestra
revised version of the music composed for scenes 3 and 4 in Arvid Järnefelt's play The Death (1903): first performance in Vaasa on 14th December 1906 (orchestra of Vaasa Orchestra Society under Jean Sibelius).

Op. 48 Vapautettu kuningatar (The Liberated Queen), ballad for mixed choir and orchestra;
words by Paavo Cajander: first performance in Helsinki 12th May.1906 (Symphony Choir, Orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Arrangement for male choir and orchestra 1910.

Op. 49 Pohjolan tytär (Pohjola's Daughter), symphonic fantasy for orchestra:
first performance in St Petersburg on 29th December 1906 (the orchestra of the Marinsky Theatre under Jean Sibelius).

Op. 50 no. 1 Lenzgesang (Spring Song), solo song;
words by Arthur Fitger.

Op. 50 no. 2 Sehnsucht (Longing ), solo song;
words by Emil Rudolf Weiss.

Op. 50 no. 3 Im Feld ein Mädchen singt (A Maiden yonder sings), solo song;
words by Margarete Susman.

Op. 50 no. 4 Aus banger Brust (From anxious heart), solo song;
words by Richard Dehmel.

Op. 50 no. 5 Die stille Stadt (The Silent Town), solo song;
words by Richard Dehmel.

Op. 50 no. 6 Rosenlied (Rose Song), solo song;
words by Anna Ritter.

[Op. 51] Belsazars gästabud (Belshazzar's Feast), music to a play by Hjalmar Procopé:
Ten numbers: first performance at Helsinki Swedish Theatre on 4th November 1906 (conducted by Jean Sibelius). Orchestral arrangement 1907, an arrangement of number 2b for voice and piano (Solitude) in 1939.

Op. 53a Pan och Echo (Pan and Echo), Dance Intermezzo for orchestra:
first performance in Helsinki on 24th March 1906 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Piano arrangement in 1907.

[Op. 62a] Canzonetta (Rondino der Liebenden) for string orchestra
Written on the basis of the music composed for Arvid Järnefelt's play The Death (1903). 1st version. Final version in 1911.

Erloschen (Extinct), solo song;
words by Georg-Busse Palma.

Grevinnans konterfej for narrator and string orchestra;
words by Zacharias Topelius. First performance in Vaasa on 6th January 1907.

1907

Op. 45 no. 2 Dance Intermezzo for orchestra
Orchestration of the piano arrangement of the incidental music Musik zu einer Szene (1904).

Op. 51 Belsazars gästabud (Belshazzar's Feast), suite for orchestra
From the music for Hjalmar Procopé's play of the same name. 1. Orientalisk marsch, 2. Solitude, 3. Nocturne, 4. Khadras dans. First performance in Helsinki on 25th September 1907 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Piano arrangement: see below.

[Op. 51] Belsazars gästabud, suite for piano:
: arrangement of the orchestral suite (see above).

Op. 52 Symphony no. 3 in C major:
1. Allegro moderato, 2. Andantino con moto, quasi allegretto, 3. Moderato - Allegro ma non tanto; first performance in Helsinki on 25th September 1907 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius).

[Op. 53a] Pan och Echo for piano:
arrangement of the orchestral work (1906).

Op. 72 no. 6 Hundra vägar, (A Hundred Roads) solo song;
words by Johan Ludvig Runeberg.

Adagio (E major) for piano

1907-08

Op. 35 no. 1 Jubal, solo song;
words by Ernst Josephson.

Op. 35 no. 2 Teodora, solo song;
words by Bertel Gripenberg.

1908

[Op. 54] Svanevit (Swanwhite), music for August Strindberg's play
Horn signal and 13 numbers: first performance at Helsinki Swedish Theatre on 8th April 1908 (conducted by Jean Sibelius). Orchestral arrangement in 1909.

Op. 55 Öinen ratsastus and auringonnousu (Night Ride and Sunrise), symphonic poem for orchestra:
first performance in St Petersburg on 23rd January 1909 (conducted by Alexander Siloti).

Isänmaalle for male choir:
arrangement of the song for mixed-voice choir (1900); words by Paavo Cajander.

1909

Op. 1 no. 4 Julvisa: Giv mig ej glans, ej guld, ej prakt (Give me no splendour, gold or pomp), solo song;
words by Zacharias Topelius. Arrangement for male choir in 1935, female choir in 1942, children's choir in 1954.

Op. 8 Ödlan for solo violin and string quintet
Music for Mikael Lybeck's play of the same name; first performance at Helsinki Swedish Theatre on 6th April 1910 (conducted by Jean Sibelius).

Op. 54 Svanevit (Swanwhite), suite for orchestra
From the music for August Strindberg's play of the same name. 1. Påfågeln (The Peacock), 2. Harpan (The Harp), 3. Tärnorna med rosor (The Maidens with Roses), 4. Hör rödhaken slå (Hark, the Robin), 5. Prinsen allena (The Prince Alone), 6. Svanevit och prinsen (Swanwhite and the Prince), 7. Lovsång (A Song of Praise).

Op. 56 String quartet in D minor (Voces intimae):
1. Andante - Allegro molto moderato, 2. Vivace, 3. Adagio di molto, 4. Allegretto (ma pesante), 5. Allegro.

Op. 57 no. 1 Älven och snigeln, solo song;
words by Ernst Josephson.

Op. 57 no. 2 En blomma stod vid vägen, solo song;
words by Ernst Josephson.

Op. 57 no. 3 Kvarnhjulet, solo song;
words by Ernst Josephson.

Op. 57 no. 4 Maj, solo song;
words by Ernst Josephson.

Op. 57 no. 5 Jag är ett träd (I am a tree) solo song;
words by Ernst Josephson; the name at first Det kala trädet.

Op. 57 no. 6 Hertig Magnus, solo song;
words by Ernst Josephson. Orchestral song arrangement 1912.

Op. 57 no. 7 Vänskapens blomma, solo song;
words by Ernst Josephson.

Op. 57 no. 8 Näcken, solo song;
words by Ernst Josephson.

Op. 58 no. 1 Rêverie for piano

Op. 58 no. 2 Scherzino for piano

Op. 58 no. 3 Air varié for piano

Op. 58 no. 4 Der Hirt (The Shepherd) for piano

Op. 58 no. 5 Des Abends (In the Evening) for piano

Op. 58 no. 6 Dialogue for piano

Op. 58 no. 7 Tempo di minuetto for piano

Op. 58 no. 8 Fischerlied for piano

Op. 58 no. 9 Ständchen (Serenade) for piano

Op. 58 no. 10 Sommerlied (Summer Song) for piano

[Op. 59] In Memoriam, funeral march for orchestra;
1st version. Final version in 1910.

Op. 60 no. 1 Kom nu hit, död (Come Away, Death), song accompanied by guitar or piano
for Shakespeare's The Twelfth Night;
Swedish translation by Carl August Hagberg; first performance at Helsinki Swedish Theatre on 12th November 1909; arrangement for baritone, harp and strings in 1957.

Op. 60 no. 2 Hållilå, uti storm och i regn (Hey, Ho, The Wind And The Rain), song accompanied by guitar or piano for Shakespeare's The Twelfth Night; Swedish translation by Carl August Hagberg; first performance at Helsinki Swedish Theatre on 12th November 1909.

Hymn to Thaïs, the Unforgettable, solo song;
words by Arthur H. Borgström.

Vänskapens blomma, solo song;
words by Ernst Josephson; not the same work as op. 57 no. 7.