Einojuhani Rautavaara

Finnish composer (1928–2016)
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Summary

Einojuhani Rautavaara was born on October 9, 1928[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on July 27, 2016[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,045 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Eino Rautavaara[9]
  • Spouse: Mariaheidi Rautavaara[10], Sini Rautavaara[11]
  • Child: Markojuhani Rautavaara[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[13]
  • Native language: Finnish[14]
  • Field of work: opera[15], symphony[16], chamber music[17], music[18]
  • Employer: Sibelius Academy[19], Juilliard School[20]
  • Educated at: Sibelius Academy[21], Juilliard School[22]
  • Student: Harri Ahmas[23], Magnus Lindberg[24], Kalevi Aho[25], Olli Mustonen[26], Esa-Pekka Salonen[27], Olli Kortekangas[28], Kaj Chydenius[29]
  • Notable work: Die Liebenden[30], Cantus Arcticus[31], Symphony No. 7[32]
  • Award received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[33], Wihuri Sibelius Prize[34], Finnish State Prize for Music[35], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[36], Knight's Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary[37]
  • Sex or gender: male[38]
  • Genre: contemporary classical music[39], opera[40], symphony[41]
  • Commons category: Einojuhani Rautavaara[42]
  • Family name: Rautavaara[43]
  • Given name: Eino[44], Juhani[45]
  • Work location: Helsinki[46]
  • Relative: Aulikki Rautawaara[47]
  • Student of: Aarre Merikanto[48], Aaron Copland[49], Wladimir Vogel[50], Roger Sessions[51], Vincent Persichetti[52], Janne Raitio[53], Arvo Laitinen[54], Sulho Ranta[55]

Why It Matters

Einojuhani Rautavaara has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Einojuhani Rautavaara born?

Einojuhani Rautavaara was born in Helsinki[2].

Where did Einojuhani Rautavaara die?

Einojuhani Rautavaara passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Einojuhani Rautavaara's parents?

Einojuhani Rautavaara's father was Eino Rautavaara[9].

Who was Einojuhani Rautavaara married to?

Einojuhani Rautavaara's spouses include Mariaheidi Rautavaara[10] and Sini Rautavaara[11].

What did Einojuhani Rautavaara do for work?

Einojuhani Rautavaara worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Einojuhani Rautavaara go to school?

Einojuhani Rautavaara was educated at Sibelius Academy[21] and Juilliard School[22].

What awards did Einojuhani Rautavaara receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[33], Wihuri Sibelius Prize[34], Finnish State Prize for Music[35], and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[36].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . France Musique. yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [40] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  23. [41] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [33] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [36] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [37] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  29. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [3] ↑ . France Musique. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [28] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  44. [29] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  48. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  49. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  50. [51] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  51. [52] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  52. [53] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  53. [54] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  54. [55] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  9. 24w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Spouse → Mariaheidi Rautavaara, Sini Rautavaara
    Notable work → Die Liebenden, Cantus Arcticus, Symphony No. 7
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