Einojuhani Rautavaara

Einojuhani Rautavaara 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).

9 October 1928

Born on the same birth day (9 October): Alex Greenwald • Brian Blessed • Gheorghe Popescu (footballer, born 1967) • Giles Martin • Horst Wessel • Jerian Grant • John Margetson • Julian Bailey (racing driver) • Mihajlo Pupin • Nicholas Roerich • Samantha Murray Sharan • Taiguara

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