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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), 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).
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GenderMale
Birthday1928-10-09
Deathday2016-07-27 (87 years old)
Birth NameEino Juhani Rautavaara
RelationshipsMariaheidi Rautavaara (1959-01-01 - 1982-01-01)
ChildrenMarkojuhani Rautavaara
FatherEino Rautavaara
RelativesAulikki Rautawaara
CitizenshipsFinland
AwardsCommander of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Finnish State Prize for Music, Wihuri Sibelius Prize, Knight's Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary, Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
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