In 1892, the "Kullervo" inaugurated Sibelius's focus on orchestral music. It was described by the composer as "a volcanic eruption" while Juho Ranta who sang in the choir stated, "It was "Finnish" music." At the end of that year the composer's grandmother, Katarina Borg died. Sibelius went to her funeral, visiting his Hämeenlinna home one last time before the house was sold. On 16 February 1893, the first (extended) version of "En saga" was presented in Helsinki although it was not too well received, the critics suggesting that superfluous sections should be eliminated (as they were in Sibelius's 1902 version). Even less successful were three more performances of "Kullervo" in March, which one critic found was incomprehensible and lacking in vitality. Following the birth of Sibelius's first child Eva, in April the premiere of his choral work "Väinämöinen's Boat Ride" was a considerable success, receiving the support of the press.