Leevi Madetoja
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Summary
Leevi Madetoja was born on February 17, 1887[1], in Oulu[2]. He died on October 6, 1947[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], choreographer[7], musicologist[8], and music critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (340 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[11]
- Spouse: L. Onerva[12]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[13], Grand Duchy of Finland[14]
- Native language: Finnish[15]
- Occupation: librettist[16]
- Educated at: University of Helsinki[17], Oulun Lyseon Lukio[18]
- Student: George de Godzinsky[19]
- Award received: Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], A Magyar Érdemrend középkeresztje (1922)[21], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: opera[24], symphony[25], classical music[26], Korsang[27], art song[28], chamber music[29]
- Commons category: Leevi Madetoja[30]
- Residence: Lallukka Artists’ Home[31]
- Family name: Madetoja[32]
- Given name: Leevi[33], Antti[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Leevi Madetoja[35]
- Work location: Helsinki[36], Vyborg[37]
- Student of: Jean Sibelius[38], Vincent d'Indy[39]
- Instrument: kantele[40], violin[41], piano[42]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[44]
- Topic has template: Template:Leevi Madetoja[45]
- List of works: list of compositions by Leevi Madetoja[46]
- Birth name: Leevi Antti Madetoja[47]
- Number of children: 0[48]
Why It Matters
Leevi Madetoja has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Leevi Madetoja born?
Leevi Madetoja's place of birth was Oulu[2].
Where did Leevi Madetoja die?
Leevi Madetoja died in Helsinki[4].
Who was Leevi Madetoja married to?
Leevi Madetoja's spouses include L. Onerva[12].
What did Leevi Madetoja do for work?
Leevi Madetoja worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], choreographer[7], musicologist[8], and music critic[9].
Where did Leevi Madetoja go to school?
Leevi Madetoja was educated at University of Helsinki[17] and Oulun Lyseon Lukio[18].
What awards did Leevi Madetoja receive?
Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], A Magyar Érdemrend középkeresztje (1922)[21], and Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav[22].