Kuolema

Kuolema (Death) is a drama by the Finnish writer Arvid Järnefelt, first performed on 2 December 1903. He revised the work in 1911.

This article is about Arvid Järnefelt's play. For Peter Martins's ballet, see Valse Triste (ballet). For Ajattara's album, see Kuolema (album).
There is also the village of Kuolema, Alajärvi, Finland.

The play is notable for its incidental music: a group of six compositions created by the author's brother-in-law, Jean Sibelius. The most famous selection is the opening number, Valse triste (Sad Waltz), which was later adapted into a separate concert piece.

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