Word: ainola
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Dates: during 1937-1937
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That was two years ago. Next week Sibelius has another birthday. This time there will be no speeches, no receptions, no disquieting crowds of idolaters. That birthday belonged to Finland. This belongs to Sibelius. Full of years and honors, he will pass the day at his villa, "Ainola," in the forests some 30 mi. north of the capital, not expecting a visit from even one of his five married daughters. Yet for him his 72nd birthday will be more important than his work. A good part of his day will be spent "working in undisturbed peace." His Eighth Symphony...
...forth to marry and raise families of their own. He and his wife live alone, looked after by two maids. He relishes good food and drink, smokes continually the best and largest Havana cigars, is partial between meals to well-aged whiskey served in beautiful cutglass tumblers. Visitors to "Ainola" are impressed by his measured hospitality and particularly by the genuine good nature which belies his fearsome face...
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