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Robert Kajanus

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Finnish conductor and composer (1856-1933)

MusiciansLived 1856 to 1933 · aged 76
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Robert Kajanus was a Finnish conductor, composer, and teacher. In 1882, he founded the Helsinki Orchestral Society, Finland's first professional orchestra. As a conductor, he was also a notable champion and interpreter of the music of Jean Sibelius.

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Kajanus (c. 1920s)Kajanus (c. 1920s)Sketch of Kajanus conducting by Akseli Gallen-Kallela in 1893Sketch of Kajanus conducting by Akseli Gallen-Kallela in 1893Portrait of Kajanus by Albert Edelfelt, 1905Portrait of Kajanus by Albert Edelfelt, 1905

Awards 8

1929Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary (1922)
1926Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
1926Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
1926Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class
1925Knight of the Order of Vasa
1924Knight of the Legion of Honour
1923Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎
Officier de l'Instruction publique

Connected to Robert 6

Madeleine BrèsAlso won Officier de l'Instruction publiqueCarl Gustaf von RosenAlso won Knight of the Order of VasaJāzeps VītolsAlso won Order of the Three Stars, 3rd ClassJuho SunilaAlso won Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary (1922)August BournonvilleAlso won Knight of the Order of VasaJean-Joseph Benjamin-ConstantAlso won Officier de l'Instruction publique

About this person

Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1856 to 1933 · aged 76
Written about in
18 languages

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