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Jean Sibelius' Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra
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The Humoresques (five of which are performed in this concert) are miniatures and Sibelius accompanies the violin with a very small orchestra. The composer was pleased with the works, saying he had found "an excellent format" for what he wanted to say in his music.
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