Einojuhani Rautavaara, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Einojuhani Rautavaara

Finnish composer (1928–2016)

Date of Birth: 09-Oct-1928

Place of Birth: Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Date of Death: 27-Jul-2016

Profession: composer, university teacher, musicologist

Nationality: Finland

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Einojuhani Rautavaara (Finnish pronunciation: ['ei?noju??ni 'r?u?t????r?] (listen); 9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music.
He is among the most notable Finnish composers since Jean Sibelius (1865–1957).Rautavaara wrote a great number of works spanning various styles.
These include eight symphonies, nine operas and twelve concertos, as well as numerous vocal and chamber works.
Having written early works using 12-tone serial techniques, his later music may be described as neo-romantic and mystical.
His major works include Cantus Arcticus and Symphony No.
7 "Angel of Light".