Joonas Kokkonen

Finnish composer (1921–1996)
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Joonas Kokkonen

Summary

Joonas Kokkonen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Iisalmi[2]. He was born on November 13, 1921[3]. He passed away in Järvenpää[4]. He died on October 2, 1996[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pedagogue[7], musicologist[8], university teacher[9], and pianist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Joonas Kokkonen was born in Iisalmi[2].
  • Joonas Kokkonen passed away in Järvenpää[4].
  • Joonas Kokkonen was born on November 13, 1921[3].
  • Joonas Kokkonen died on October 2, 1996[5].
  • Joonas Kokkonen held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Finnish was Joonas Kokkonen's native language[13].
  • Joonas Kokkonen worked as a composer[6].
  • Joonas Kokkonen worked as a pedagogue[7].
  • Joonas Kokkonen's professions included musicologist[8].
  • Joonas Kokkonen's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Joonas Kokkonen's professions included pianist[10].
  • Among Joonas Kokkonen's employers was Sibelius Academy[14].
  • Joonas Kokkonen's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[15].
  • A notable student of Joonas Kokkonen was Aulis Sallinen[16].
  • A notable student of Joonas Kokkonen was Paavo Heininen[17].
  • A notable student of Joonas Kokkonen was Mikko Heiniö[18].
  • A notable student of Joonas Kokkonen was Leif Segerstam[19].
  • A notable student of Joonas Kokkonen was Pehr Henrik Nordgren[20].
  • A notable student of Joonas Kokkonen was Henrik Otto Donner[21].
  • Joonas Kokkonen received the Wihuri Sibelius Prize[22].
  • Joonas Kokkonen received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23].
  • Joonas Kokkonen received the Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[24].
  • Joonas Kokkonen received the Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[25].
  • Joonas Kokkonen received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26].
  • Joonas Kokkonen received the Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class[27].

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Origins and Family

Joonas Kokkonen's place of birth was Iisalmi[2]. He was born on November 13, 1921[3]. Finnish was his native language[13].

Education

Joonas Kokkonen's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[15]. He studied under Selim Palmgren[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pedagogue[7], musicologist[8], university teacher[9], and pianist[10]. Among Joonas Kokkonen's employers was Sibelius Academy[14]. Notable students include Aulis Sallinen[16], a composer[29], b. 1935[30], of Finland[31], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[32]; Paavo Heininen[17], a composer[33], 1938–2022[34], of Finland[35], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[36], specialised in music[37]; Mikko Heiniö[18], a composer[38], b. 1948[39], of Finland[40]; Leif Segerstam[19], a conductor[41], 1944–2024[42], of Finland[43], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[44], specialised in performing arts[45]; Pehr Henrik Nordgren[20], a composer[46], 1944–2008[47], of Finland[48], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[49]; and Henrik Otto Donner[21], a composer[50], 1939–2013[51], of Finland[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Wihuri Sibelius Prize[22], a music award[53], in Finland[54], founded in 1953[55]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23], a grade of an order[56], in Finland[57], founded in 1919[58]; Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[24], a grade of an order[59], in Finland[60], founded in 1942[61]; Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[25], a class of award[62], in Finland[63], founded in 1918[64]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], a grade of an order[65], in Germany[66]; and Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class[27], a grade of an order[67], in Japan[68], founded in 1875[69].

Death and Burial

Joonas Kokkonen died on October 2, 1996[5]. He died in Järvenpää[4].

Why It Matters

Joonas Kokkonen has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Joonas Kokkonen born?

Joonas Kokkonen's place of birth was Iisalmi[2].

Where did Joonas Kokkonen die?

Joonas Kokkonen passed away in Järvenpää[4].

What did Joonas Kokkonen do for work?

Joonas Kokkonen worked as composer[6], pedagogue[7], musicologist[8], university teacher[9], and pianist[10].

Where did Joonas Kokkonen go to school?

Joonas Kokkonen was educated at University of Helsinki[15].

What awards did Joonas Kokkonen receive?

Honors received include Wihuri Sibelius Prize[22], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23], Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[24], and Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[25].

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  1. 25d ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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