Einojuhani Rautavaara
Finnish composer (1928–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Einojuhani Rautavaara (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈei̯nojuhɑni ˈrɑu̯tɑʋɑːrɑ] ⓘ; 9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music. Among the most notable Finnish composers since Jean Sibelius (1865–1957),[1] Rautavaara wrote a great number of works spanning various styles. These include eight symphonies, nine operas and twelve concertos, as well as numerous vocal and chamber works. Having written early works using 12-tone serial techniques, his later music may be described as neo-romantic and mystical. His major works include his first piano concerto (1969), Cantus Arcticus (1972) and his seventh symphony, Angel of Light (1994).
Einojuhani Rautavaara | |
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Born | (1928-10-09)9 October 1928 Helsinki, Finland |
Died | 27 July 2016(2016-07-27) (aged 87) Helsinki, Finland |
Notable work | Piano Concerto No. 1 Cantus Arcticus Symphony No. 7 (Angel of Light) List of compositions |
Spouses | Mariaheidi Suovanen
(m. 1959; div. 1984)Sinikka Koivisto (m. 1984) |
Children | 3 (including Markojuhani [fi]) |