Although influenced by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius drew on his native Finland for much of the inspiration for his first symphony and began to develop a distinctive style that would lead to him being considered one of the great symphonists.
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Although influenced by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius drew on his native Finland for much of the inspiration for his first symphony and began to develop a distinctive style that would lead to him being considered one of the great symphonists