Einojuhani Rautavaara
Sibelius prize winner 1965
Einojuhani Rautavaara
Together with Erik Bergman and Usko Meriläinen
Born 9 October 1928 in Helsinki, Finland
Studied in Helsinki, Vienna, the USA, Switzerland and the Federal Republic of Germany.
State Professor of Fine Arts (Finland) 1971–1976
Professor of Composition:
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
