Einojuhani Rautavaara
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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].