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Aarre Merikanto was a Finnish composer. Born on 29 June 1893 in Helsinki, Merikanto died on 28 September 1958 in Helsinki at the age of 65.
Notable works include Genesis, Ihalempi and Kymmenen kappaletta orkesterille. Merikanto studied at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig and Sibelius Academy. Honours include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland and Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, Second Class.
With a Wikipedia article in 19 languages, Aarre Merikanto is No. 93,603 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 June 1893, Helsinki
- Died
- 28 September 1958, Helsinki (aged 65)
- Country
- Finland
- Known as
- Composer, pianist
- Field
- Music
- Education
- University of Music and Theatre Leipzig, Sibelius Academy
- Plays
- Piano
- Genres
- Opera, symphony, chamber music
- Languages
- Finnish, German
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 19
Did you know
Lived to 65.
Shares a birthday with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Giacomo Leopardi.
One of 112 people in the Index born in Helsinki, with Linus Torvalds.
Has a Wikipedia article in 19 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherOskar Merikanto
- ChildUkri Merikanto
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland1948
- Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, Second Class1952
Notable works
- Genesis
- Ihalempi
- Kymmenen kappaletta orkesterille
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