In which town was Jean Sibelius's home located during his "silence"?
Järvenpää
Helsinki
Turku
Tampere
Answer
During the last 30 years of his life, Jean Sibelius lived in Järvenpää, Finland. This period is often referred to as the "silence of Järvenpää" because he stopped producing major works, although he continued to write and edit some music.
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