The Sonatina In E Major For Violin And Piano (Op. 80) was composed in 1915, and first published in 1921. It is written in three movements: Lento - Allegro, Andantino, Lento - Allegretto - Vivace.Although it is one of the composer’s later works, it is written in an early style, and recalls his childhood memories.

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was a violinist and composer of the Nationalist school. He remainsthe leading cultural icon of his native Finland,