Joonas Kokkonen
Finnish composer (1921-1996) · Finland · On the map · Musicians · Died at 74 · Born 105 years ago today
Joonas Kokkonen was a Finnish composer. He was one of the most internationally famous Finnish composers of the 20th century after Sibelius; his opera The Last Temptations has received over 500 performances worldwide, and is considered by many to be Finland's most distinguished national opera.
Joonas Kokkonen is read about 11 times a day, in 16 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 15 October 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 118 days, one point a day.
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Leif Segerstam Studied under Joonas
Selim Palmgren Taught Joonas
Aulis Sallinen Studied under Joonas
Ilmari Hannikainen Taught Joonas
Paavo Heininen Studied under Joonas
Erkki Salmenhaara Studied under Joonas
Pehr Henrik Nordgren Studied under Joonas
Henrik Otto Donner Studied under Joonas- Mikko Heiniö Studied under Joonas
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About this person
Country
Finland
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 1996 · aged 74
