Einojuhani Rautavaara
1965
Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara liked to compare composing to gardening: in both processes, one observes and manages organic growth rather than constructing or assembling existing components and elements. Rautavaara received Wihuri Sibelius Prize together with Erik Bergman and Usko Meriläinen.
Born 9 October 1928 in Helsinki, Finland
Died 27 July 2016
Studied in Helsinki, Vienna, the USA, Switzerland and the Federal Republic of Germany.
State Professor of Fine Arts (Finland) 1971–1976
Professor of Composition at Sibelius Academy 1976–1990
Member:
Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, European Academy of Arts and Sciences 1998
Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Oulu University
Works:
- nine operas
- eight symphonies
- concertos for cello, piano, flute, clarinet, violin, organ, harp, percussion and double bass
- choral works
- chamber music
- vocal and piano works
- Pro Finlandia Medal 1965
- Music prize of the church 1982
- Music prize of the Finnish state 1985
- Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland 1985
- Grammy nomination 1996 and 2011
- Midem Classical Award 1997 and 1998
- Knight’s Cross of Merit of Hungary 2012
- Golden Helsinki Medal
