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FORSELL. SIBELIUS, JEAN (1865-1957), Finnish composer. 5 letters signed ('Jean Sibelius') to John Forsell, in Swedish, 1 typed, dated Järvenpää, Finland 1925, Nov. 16, 1930, May 17, Berlin 1931 and Helsingfors Dec. 17, 1940. In 8vo and 4to. (folds, 1 with Russian stamp and with tear, 1 with stamp from the Royal Swedish Opera). Sibelius writes of his admiration towards Forsell and other Swedish artists /conductors "till dig oförliknelige konstnär, Nils Grevillius och Ture Rangström". Together with Sibelius' calling card and an envelope stamped Berlin. Provenance: John Forsell (1868-1941), Swedish opera singer, Director at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm between 1924-39.