Aulis Sallinen
1983
Aulis Sallinen is known as a clear-cut and purposeful composer, evident in his avoidance of unnecessary effects and the functionality of his compositions. Even more important characteristic of Sallinen’s output is honesty and respect for musical values.
Born 9 April 1935 in Salmi, Finland
Studied at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki
Manager of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra 1960–1969
Teacher of Composition, Counterpoint and Instrumentation at the Sibelius Academy 1963–1976
Chairman of the Society of the Finnish Composers 1970–1972
Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm
Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France)
Honorary doctorate:
University of Turku 1990,
University of Helsinki 1994
Chairman of Finnish Composers Copyright Bureau (Teosto) 1988–1990
Honorary Member of Society of Finnish Composers
Works:
- six operas
- two ballets
- eight symphonies and other orchestral music
- six string quartets, chamber musics I–VIII
- and other chamber music
- cello concerto
- violin concerto
- flute concerto
- horn concerto
- chamber concerto,
- film music
- educational and other music for children
In 1978 Sallinen was awarded the Nordic Council Music Prize for The Horseman. In 1981 he became the first person to be made a professor of Arts for life by the Finnish Government, enabling him to concentrate on composing full-time.
