Einojuhani Rautavaara

Finnish composer (1928–2016)
Person human Q433592
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Einojuhani Rautavaara

Summary

Einojuhani Rautavaara is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], he… he was born on October 9, 1928[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on July 27, 2016[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (642 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Einojuhani Rautavaara was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara died in Helsinki[4].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara was born on October 9, 1928[3].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara died on July 27, 2016[5].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara's father was Eino Rautavaara[10].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara was married to Mariaheidi Rautavaara[11].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara was married to Sini Rautavaara[12].
  • A child of Einojuhani Rautavaara was Markojuhani Rautavaara[13].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara held citizenship in Finland[14].
  • Finnish was Einojuhani Rautavaara's native language[15].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara's professions included composer[6].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara's field of work was opera[16].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara's field of work was symphony[17].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara's field of work was chamber music[18].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara's field of work was music[19].
  • Among Einojuhani Rautavaara's employers was Sibelius Academy[20].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara was employed by Juilliard School[21].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara was educated at Sibelius Academy[22].
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara was educated at Juilliard School[23].
  • A notable student of Einojuhani Rautavaara was Harri Ahmas[24].
  • A notable student of Einojuhani Rautavaara was Magnus Lindberg[25].
  • A notable student of Einojuhani Rautavaara was Kalevi Aho[26].
  • A notable student of Einojuhani Rautavaara was Olli Mustonen[27].

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Origins and Family

Einojuhani Rautavaara's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on October 9, 1928[3]. His father was Eino Rautavaara[10]. Finnish was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Sibelius Academy[22], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1882[30], headquartered in Taka-Töölö[31] and Juilliard School[23], a conservatory[32], in United States[33], founded in 1905[34], headquartered in New York City[35]. Studied under Aarre Merikanto[36], Aaron Copland[37], and Wladimir Vogel[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include opera[16], a music genre[39], founded in 1600[40]; symphony[17], a type of musical work/composition[41], founded in 1600[42]; chamber music[18], a type of musical work/composition[43]; and music[19], a type of arts[44]. Employers include Sibelius Academy[20], a public university[45], in Finland[46], founded in 1882[47], headquartered in Taka-Töölö[48] and Juilliard School[21], a conservatory[49], in United States[50], founded in 1905[51], headquartered in New York City[52]. Notable students include Harri Ahmas[24], Magnus Lindberg[25], Kalevi Aho[26], Olli Mustonen[27], and Esa-Pekka Salonen[53].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Die Liebenden[54], a musical work/composition[55], founded in 1959[56]; Cantus Arcticus[57]; and Symphony No. 7[58].

Recognition

Awards received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[59], a grade of an order[60], in Finland[61], founded in 1943[62]; Wihuri Sibelius Prize[63], a music award[64], in Finland[65], founded in 1953[66]; Finnish State Prize for Music[67], a music award[68], in Finland[69], founded in 1972[70]; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[71], a grade of an order[72], in Finland[73], founded in 1942[74]; and Knight's Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary[75], a grade of an order[76], in Hungary[77].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mariaheidi Rautavaara[11], a singer[78], 1927–2004[79], of Finland[80] and Sini Rautavaara[12], a singer[81], b. 1957[82], of Finland[83]. A child of Einojuhani Rautavaara was Markojuhani Rautavaara[13].

Death and Burial

Einojuhani Rautavaara died on July 27, 2016[5]. He died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Einojuhani Rautavaara ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (642 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

FAQs

Where was Einojuhani Rautavaara born?

Einojuhani Rautavaara's place of birth was Helsinki[2].

Where did Einojuhani Rautavaara die?

Einojuhani Rautavaara died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Einojuhani Rautavaara's parents?

Einojuhani Rautavaara's father was Eino Rautavaara[10].

Who was Einojuhani Rautavaara married to?

Einojuhani Rautavaara's spouses include Mariaheidi Rautavaara[11] and Sini Rautavaara[12].

What did Einojuhani Rautavaara do for work?

Einojuhani Rautavaara worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Einojuhani Rautavaara go to school?

Einojuhani Rautavaara was educated at Sibelius Academy[22] and Juilliard School[23].

What awards did Einojuhani Rautavaara receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[59], Wihuri Sibelius Prize[63], Finnish State Prize for Music[67], and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[71].

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  5. 6w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Spouse Mariaheidi Rautavaara, Sini Rautavaara
    Notable work Die Liebenden, Cantus Arcticus, Symphony No. 7
    Relative Aulikki Rautawaara
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