Aulis Sallinen

Finnish composer
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Aulis Sallinen

Summary

Aulis Sallinen is a human[1]. Born in Salmi[2], he… he was born on April 9, 1935[3]. He worked as a composer[4] and musicologist[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Salmi[2], Aulis Sallinen…
  • Aulis Sallinen was born on April 9, 1935[3].
  • Aulis Sallinen held citizenship in Finland[7].
  • Finnish was Aulis Sallinen's native language[8].
  • Aulis Sallinen's professions included composer[4].
  • Aulis Sallinen worked as a musicologist[5].
  • Aulis Sallinen was educated at Sibelius Academy[9].
  • A notable student of Aulis Sallinen was Jouni Kaipainen[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Aulis Sallinen is The Palace Rhapsody[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Aulis Sallinen is Chamber Music III[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Aulis Sallinen is Symphony No. 2[13].
  • Aulis Sallinen received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14].
  • Aulis Sallinen received the Wihuri Sibelius Prize[15].
  • Aulis Sallinen received the Sibelius Medal[16].
  • Aulis Sallinen received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17].
  • Aulis Sallinen received the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].
  • Aulis Sallinen received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].
  • Aulis Sallinen is recorded as male[20].
  • Aulis Sallinen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Aulis Sallinen's genre is opera[22].
  • Aulis Sallinen's genre is symphony[23].
  • Aulis Sallinen's Commons category is recorded as Aulis Sallinen[24].
  • Aulis Sallinen's family name is recorded as Sallinen[25].
  • Aulis Sallinen's given name is recorded as Aulis[26].
  • Aulis Sallinen's given name is recorded as Heikki[27].

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Origins and Family

Aulis Sallinen was born in Salmi[2]. He was born on April 9, 1935[3]. Finnish was his native language[8].

Education

Aulis Sallinen was educated at Sibelius Academy[9]. He studied under Joonas Kokkonen[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4] and musicologist[5]. A notable student of Aulis Sallinen was Jouni Kaipainen[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Palace Rhapsody[11], a musical work/composition[29]; Chamber Music III[12], a musical work/composition[30]; and Symphony No. 2[13], a musical work/composition[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], a grade of an order[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1943[34]; Wihuri Sibelius Prize[15], a music award[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1953[37]; Sibelius Medal[16], a music award[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1965[40]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18], a grade of an order[43], in Finland[44], founded in 1942[45]; and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], a grade of an order[46], in Finland[47], founded in 1919[48].

Why It Matters

Aulis Sallinen has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Aulis Sallinen born?

Aulis Sallinen's place of birth was Salmi[2].

What did Aulis Sallinen do for work?

Aulis Sallinen worked as composer[4] and musicologist[5].

Where did Aulis Sallinen go to school?

Aulis Sallinen was educated at Sibelius Academy[9].

What awards did Aulis Sallinen receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], Wihuri Sibelius Prize[15], Sibelius Medal[16], and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . B.R.A.H.M.S.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wihuriprizes.fi. wihuriprizes.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . episodi.fi. Retrieved . episodi.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . ritarikunnat.fi. ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . ritarikunnat.fi. ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 26d ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument ['Q5994', 'Q8355']
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  3. 28d ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre opera, symphony
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  4. 5w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Partner in business or sport Q444876
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  5. 5w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Jouni Kaipainen
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  6. 5w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of Joonas Kokkonen
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  7. 10w ago · TangoAF · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Jouni Kaipainen
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation
    Documentation files at SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts
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