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Joonas Kokkonen
12+ albums
musicologistcontemporary classicalcomposerClassicalopera
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Joonas Kokkonen (November 21, 1921 – October 1 or 2, 1996) was a Finnish composer. He was born in Iisalmi, Finland, but spent most of his life in Järvenpää at his home, which was known as "Villa Kokkonen". He served in the Finnish army during World War II with great distinction. He received his education at the University of Helsinki, and later at the Sibelius Academy, where he afterwards taught composition; his students there included Aulis Sallinen. In addition to his activities as a composer, he made a significant and powerful impact on Finnish cultural life, serving as a chairman and organizer, heading organizations such as Society of Finnish Composers, the Board of the Concert Centre, and others. His purpose was always to improve music education, as well as the status and appreciation of classical music as well as Finnish music. In the 1960s and early 1970s he won numerous prizes for his work. He was appointed to the prestigious Finnish Academy upon the death of Uuno Klami. His composition activity slowed down greatly after the death of his wife and increased alcohol consumption. He had long planned a Fifth Symphony but it died with him. The date of his death has been variously reported as October 1, 1996 (New Grove Dictionary, and various internet sources); October 2, 1996 (many internet sources, including the Finnish Music Center); and October 20, 1996 (New Grove Dictionary of Opera). Even though he studied at the Sibelius Academy, he was mainly self-learned in com
top songs
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Symphony No. 4: I. Moderato
1032…durch einen Spiegel…, "Metamorphoses"
923Improvvisazione
844Jouluna (At Christmas) / Kuului laulu enkelten (The angels´ song was heard)
665Cello Concerto: V. Allegro vivace
606Cello Concerto: II. Allegretto
607Lux aeterna
598Cello Concerto: I. Moderato mosso - Allegro - Cadenza - Allegro vivace
589Cello Concerto: III. Adagio
5810Symphony No. 3: I. Andante sostenuto
56albums
Kokkonen: Symphonies Nos. 1-4 / Requiem
Kokkonen: Durch einen Spiegel & Symphonies Nos. 1 and 4
Kokkonen, J.: Cello Concerto / Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4 (Finnish Radio Symphony)
Kokkonen: Complete Kokkonen Edition, Vol. 5
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Kokkonen: Requiem
Kokkonen: Complete Kokkonen Edition, Vol. 1
Kokkonen: Complete Kokkonen Edition, Vol. 2
Kokkonen: Piano Works
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Joonas Kokkonen : The Last Temptations - Viimeiset kiusaukset
Kokkonen: Complete Kokkonen Edition, Vol. 6
Kokkonen, J.: Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 / Opus Sonorum
Kokkonen: Complete Kokkonen Edition, Vol. 3