The list includes all the works that Sibelius is known to have completed. In addition it includes the works which he planned to revise but never did (see for example op. 6 Cassazione). Besides the official names of the works, the most frequently used English names are given The information on the first performance is only given of orchestral works and incidental music, since this information is not available of most of the minor works.

Orchestral works

The list also includes arrangements for orchestra which are either more important or more frequently performed than the original form of the work (e.g. suites prepared of incidental musics). This section also includes works for string orchestra.

Op. 6 Cassazione
1st version in 1904: first performance in Helsinki on 8th February 1904 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Revised version 1905 (but: "Bör omarbetas" ["Must be revised"]).

Op. 9 En Saga, a symphonic poem
1st version in 1892; first performance in Helsinki on 16th February 1893 (orchestra of the Helsinki Orchestra Society under Jean Sibelius). Final version: first performance in Helsinki on 3rd November 1902 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Robert Kajanus)

Op. 10 Karelia overture
Completed in 1893 for a "lottery arranged by the Vyborg Students’ Association to promote popular education in the province of Vyborg"; first performance at a social evening of the Vyborg Students’ Association on 13th November 1893 (orchestra of the Helsinki Orchestra Society? under Jean Sibelius).

Op. 11 Karelia Suite:
1. Intermezzo, 2. Ballade, 3. Alla marcia. Completed in 1894. Composed on the basis of the music for a "lottery arranged by the Vyborg Students’ Association to promote popular education in the province of Vyborg" (1893). See also op. 10. Adaptation for piano of parts 1 and 2 in 1897?

Op. 14 Rakastava (The Lover) for string orchestra:
1. Rakastava, 2. Rakastetun tie, 3. Hyvää iltaa - jää hyvästi. Composed on the basis of a composition of the same name for male choir in 1912; first performance in Helsinki on 16th March 1912 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius).

Op. 15 Skogsrået (The Wood Nymph), symphonic poem (ballad)
based on a poem by Viktor Rydberg with the same name. Completed in 1894-95; first performance in Helsinki on 17th April 1895 (orchestra of the Helsinki Orchestra Society under Jean Sibelius). Melodrama arrangement (for narrator, piano, two French horns and strings) 1895; piano arrangement of the final sequence (Ur “Skogsrået”) 1895.

Op. 16 Vårsång (Spring Song)
1st version (Improvisation) 1894; first performance in Vaasa on 21st June 1894, conductor Jean Sibelius; missing. 2nd version (Kevätlaulu / Spring Song) in 1895; first performance in Helsinki on 17th April 1895 (orchestra of the Helsinki Orchestra Society under Jean Sibelius). Final version: first performance in Helsinki on 12th December 1903 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Robert Kajanus)

Op. 22 Lemminkäinen Suite (Four legends)

No. 1 Lemminkäinen and the Maidens of Saari
1st version; first performance in Helsinki on 13th April 1896 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius) 2. First performance in Helsinki on 1st November 1897 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Final version 1939.

No. 2 (until 1947 no. 3) The Swan of Tuonela
1st version 1895; first performance in Helsinki on 13th April 1896 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). 2nd version 1897; first performance in Helsinki on 1st November 1897 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Final version 1900.

No. 3 (until 1947 no. 2) Lemminkäinen Tuonelassa
First version 1895; first performance in Helsinki on 13th April 1896 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). 2. First performance in Helsinki on 1st November 1897 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Final version 1939.

No. 4 Lemminkäinen’s Return
1st version 1895; first performance in Helsinki on 13th April 1896 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). 2nd version 1897; first performance in Helsinki on 1st November 1897 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Final version 1900.

Op. 25 Scènes historiques I, suite for orchestra:
1. All'overtura, 2. Scèna, 3. Festivo. Revised versions of the music for the celebrations for the Finnish Press (movements All’overtura, Scèna and Quasi bolero, 1899); first performance in Helsinki on 11th October 1911 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius).

Op. 26 Finlandia, symphonic poem
revised version of the music for the celebrations for the Finnish Press (7th movement Finland Awakens, 1899) in 1900: first performance in Helsinki on 2nd July 1900 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Robert Kajanus). Arrangement for piano in 1900; 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. 27 Kung Kristian II (King Christian II), suite
From the music to Adolf Paul's play of the same name; 1. Elegie, 2. Menuetto, 3. Musette, 4. The Song of the Cross-Spider. Completed in 1898. Arrangement for piano 1898, no. 4 with song text.

Op. 39 Symphony no. 1 in E minor
1st version in 1899: 1. Allegro, 2. Andante, 3. Scherzo, 4. Finale (quasi una fantasia); first performance in Helsinki on 26th April1899 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Final version in 1900: 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).

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

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

Op. 44 no. 1 Valse triste
A revised version of the music composed for the 1st scene of Arvid Järnefelt's play Death (1903). Completed in 1904; first performance at the Swedish Theatre in Helsinki on 25th April 1904 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society, under Jean Sibelius). Piano arrangement in 1904.

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

Op. 45 no. 1 Dryaden (The Dryad), symphonic poem for orchestra
Completed in 1910; first performance in Oslo on 8th October 1910 (Musikforeningen, conducted by Jean Sibelius). Piano arrangement (Die Dryade) 1910.

Op. 45 no. 2 Dance Intermezzo
Arranged for orchestra in 1907 from the piano arrangement (1904) of the incidental music Musik zu einer Szene (1904).

Op. 46 Pelléas och Mélisande (Pelléas and Mélisande), suite
Based on the music for Maurice Maeterlinck's play with the same name. 1. Vid slottsporten (At the Castle Gate), 2. Mélisande, 2a. På stranden vid havet (At the Seashore), 3. En källa i parken (A Spring in the Park), 4. De trenne blinda systrar (Three Blind Sisters), 5. Pastorale, 6. Mélisande vid sländan (Mélisande at the Spinning Wheel), 7. Mellanaktsmusik (Entr'acte), 8. Mélisandes död (The Death of Mélisande). Completed in 1905. Piano arrangement (without 2a) in 1905: arrangement of part 4 for song and piano (Les trois soeurs aveugles): see below.

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

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

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

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

Op. 54 Svanevit (Swanwhite), suite
From the music for August Strindberg's play with 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). Completed in 1909.

Op. 55 Öinen ratsastus and auringonnousu (Night Ride and Sunrise)
Completed in 1908;:first performance in St Petersburg on 23rd January 1909 (conducted by Alexander Siloti).

Op. 59 In Memoriam, funeral march for orchestra
1st version 1909. Final version 1910; first performance in Oslo on 8th October 1910 (Musikforeningen, conducted by Jean Sibelius).

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 in 1906. Final version in 1911; first performance in Helsinki at the National Theatre on 8th March 1911 ("Apostol's concert orchestra", under Alexey Apostol).

Op. 62b Valse romantique (Valssi-intermezzo)
Completed in 1911 for Arvid Järnefelt's play Death. First performance in Helsinki at the National Theatre on 8th March 1911 (“Apostol's concert orchestra” under Alexey Apostol).

Op. 63 Symphony no. 4 in A minor:
1. Tempo molto moderato, quasi adagio, 2. Allegro molto vivace, 3. Il tempo largo, 4. Allegro. Completed in 1911; first performance in Helsinki on 3rd April 1911 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius).

[Op. 64] Barden (The Bard), symphonic poem for;
1st version in 1913; first performance in Helsinki on 27th March 1913 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius). Final version in 1914; first performance in Helsinki on 9th January 1916 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Jean Sibelius).

Op. 66 Scènes historiques II, suite for orchestra:
1. Metsästys (The Chase), 2. Minnelaulu (The Minnesong), 3. Nostosillalla (On the Drawbridge). Completed in 1912; first performance in Helsinki on 29th March 1912 (the orchestra of Helsinki Philharmonic Society under Jean Sibelius).

Op. 73 Aallottaret (The Oceanides), symphonic poem
1st movement of 1st version missing; first public performance of the 2nd and 3rd movements in Lahti on 19th and 20th September 2002. 2nd version in 1914; first performance in Lahti on 24th October 2002 (Lahti Symphony Orchestra under Osmo Vänskä). Final version in 1914; first performance in
Norfolk (USA) on 4th June 1914 (conducted by Jean Sibelius).

Op. 82 Symphony no. 5 in E flat major
1st version 1915: 1. Tempo moderato assai, 2. Allegro commodo, 3. Andante mosso, 4. Allegro commodo - Largamente molto; first performance in Helsinki on 8th December 1915 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Jean Sibelius).
2. version 1916: 1. Tempo molto moderato, 2. Andante mosso, 3. Allegro molto - Largamente assai; first performance in Turku on 8th December 1916 (Orchestra of Turun Soitannollinen Seura under Jean Sibelius).
Final version 1919: 1. Tempo molto moderato - Allegro moderato (ma poco a poco stretto), 2. Andante mosso, quasi allegretto, 3. Allegro molto; first performance in Helsinki on 24th November 1919 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Jean Sibelius).

Op. 91a Jääkärien marssi (The Jäger March) for orchestra and male voices ad lib.
Arrangement of the original work for male choir and piano (1917). Words by Heikki Nurmio. First performance in Helsinki on 21st April 1918 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Robert Kajanus).

Op. 96a Valse lyrique
Arrangement of the piano work (1919), completed in 1920; first performance in Helsinki at The National Theatre on 6th April 1922 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Robert Kajanus).

Op. 96b Autrefois (Scène pastorale) for orchestra and two sopranos ad lib.
Completed in 1919; first performance in Helsinki on 1st December 1919 (Sabine Dahlström and Clary Alfthan, Helsinki City Orchestra under Jean Sibelius). Piano arrangement in 1920.

Op. 96c Valse chevaleresque
Arrangement of the piano work (1921). Completed in 1921; first performance in Helsinki on 19th February 1923 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Jean Sibelius).

Op. 98a Suite mignonne for two flutes and strings
1. Petite scène, 2. Polka, 3. Épilogue. Completed in 1921; first performance in Helsinki on 6th April 1922 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Karl Ekman). Piano arrangement in 1921.

Op. 98b Suite champêtre for string orchestra:
1. Pièce caractéristique, 2. Mélodie élégiaque, 3. Danse. Completed in 1923; first performance in Helsinki on 19th February 1923 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Jean Sibelius). Piano arrangement in 1923.

Op. 100 Suite caractéristique for harp and strings
1. Vivo, 2. Lento, 3. Comodo. Completed in 1922; first performance in Helsinki on 19th February 1923 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Jean Sibelius). Piano arrangement in 1922.

Op. 104 Symphony no. 6 in D minor:
1. Allegro molto moderato, 2. Allegretto moderato, 3. Poco vivace, 4. Allegro molto. Completed in 1923; first performance in Helsinki on 19th February 1923 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Jean Sibelius).

Op. 105 Symphony no. 7 in C major
In one movement. Completed in 1924; first performance (under the name Fantasia sinfonica) in Stockholm on 24th March 1924 (Konsertföreningen, conducted by Jean Sibelius).

Op. 109 no. 1 Stormen (The Tempest), overture and two suites
From the music for Shakespeare's play with the same name.

No. 1 Overture. Completed in 1927.

No. 2 Suite no. 1: 1. Der Eichbaum (The Oak), 2. Humoreske, 3. Caliban's Lied, 4. Die Herbstmänner (The Harvesters), 5. Canon, 6. Scéne, 7. Intrada - Berceuse, 8. Zwischenspiel - Ariels Lied, 9. Der Sturm (The Tempest). Completed in 1927. Piano arrangement of number 6 (Scéne) 1927.

No. 3 Suite No. 2
1. Chor der Winde (Chorus of the Winds), 2. Intermezzo, 3. Tanz der Nymphen (Dance of the Nymphs), 4. Prospero, 5. Lied I - Lied II (songs I and II), 6. Miranda, 7. Die Najaden (The Naiads), 8. Tanz-Episode (Dance Episode). Completed in 1927. Piano arrangement of the impromptus 3 and 6 (Tanz der Nymphen and Episode [Miranda]) 1927.

Op. 112 Tapiola, symphonic poem for orchestra
Completed in 1926; first performance in New York on 26th December 1926 (New York Symphonic Society, conducted by Walter Damrosch).

Op. 118 Symphony No. 8
Composing started in the middle of 1920s, the work was completed (?) in 1938 at the latest? Missing.

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

Overture in E major
Completed in 1891; first performance in Helsinki 23rd April 1891 (orchestra of the Helsinki Orchestra Society under Robert Kajanus).

Andante festivo for strings and timpani ad lib.
Arrangement of a string quartet with the same name (1922). Completed in 1938; the first performance was a direct broadcast on 1st January 1939 (The Radio Orchestra, conducted by Jean Sibelius). Also under opus number 117.

Cirkusmarsch (Circus March) for orchestra?
Completed in 1890-91. Missing.

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

De musikaliska liken (The Musical Corpses)
Completed in 1891; first performance in Helsinki 1891. Missing.

Fäktmusik (Fencing music)
Completed in 1890-91. Missing.

Impromptu for string orchestra
Arrangement of the piano op. 5 no. 5 and 6. First performance in Turku on 17th February 1894 (Orchestra of Turun Soitannollinen Seura under Jean Sibelius).

Menuetto
Completed in 1894; first performance in Helsinki on 23rd October 1894 (orchestra of Helsinki Orchestra Society under Robert Kajanus).

Morceau romantique sur un motif de M Jakob de Julin
Completed in 1925; first performance in Helsinki on 9th March 1925 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Jean Sibelius). Piano arrangement in 1925.

Porilaisten marssi (regimental march of the Pori infantry regiment), arrangement for a small (?) orchestra
Completed in 1892; first performance on 5th February 1892. Missing.

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

Presto (also: Scherzo) for string orchestra
Arrangement of the Presto movement of the string quartet op. 4. First performance in Turku on 17th February 1894 (Orchestra of Turun Soitannollinen Seura under Jean Sibelius).

Promootiomarssi (Degree Ceremony March)
Completed in 1919; first performance in Helsinki on 31st May 1919 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Robert Kajanus).

Scène de ballet
Completed in 1891; first performance in Helsinki 23rd April 1891 (orchestra of the Helsinki Orchestra Society under Robert Kajanus).