Paavo Heininen
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Summary
Paavo Heininen was born on January 13, 1938[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on January 18, 2022[3], in Järvenpää[4]. He worked as a composer[5], university teacher[6], pianist[7], pedagogue[8], and composition teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Järvenpää[11]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[12]
- Native language: Finnish[13]
- Field of work: music[14]
- Position held: professor[15]
- Employer: Sibelius Academy[16]
- Educated at: University of Helsinki[17], Sibelius Academy[18], Juilliard School[19]
- Student: Kaija Saariaho[20], Harri Vuori[21], Seppo Pohjola[22], Magnus Lindberg[23], Jukka Tiensuu[24], Veli-Matti Puumala[25], Jouni Kaipainen[26]
- Award received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[27], Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Genre: opera[30], contemporary classical music[31], classical music[32], electronic music[33]
- Family name: Heininen[34]
- Given name: Paavo[35], Johannes[36]
- Work location: Helsinki[37]
- Medical condition: cancer[38]
- Student of: Aarre Merikanto[39], Joonas Kokkonen[40], Einojuhani Rautavaara[41], Einar Englund[42], Timo Mikkilä[43], Bernd Alois Zimmermann[44], Rudolf Petzold[45], Vincent Persichetti[46], Eduard Steuermann[47], Usko Meriläinen[48], Witold Lutosławski[49]
- Instrument: piano[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[51]
- Birth name: Paavo Johannes Heininen[52]
- Number of children: 3[53]
Why It Matters
Paavo Heininen has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Paavo Heininen born?
Paavo Heininen's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
Where did Paavo Heininen die?
Paavo Heininen died in Järvenpää[4].
What did Paavo Heininen do for work?
Paavo Heininen worked as a composer[5], university teacher[6], pianist[7], pedagogue[8], and composition teacher[9].
Where did Paavo Heininen go to school?
Paavo Heininen was educated at University of Helsinki[17], Sibelius Academy[18], and Juilliard School[19].
What awards did Paavo Heininen receive?
Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[27] and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[28].