Robert Kajanus

Finnish conductor and composer (1856-1933) · Finland · On the map · Musicians · Died at 76

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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1933Died6 July 19331929Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary (1922)Award1926Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of FinlandAwardKnight of the Order of the DannebrogAwardOrder of the Three Stars, 3rd ClassAward1925Knight of the Order of VasaAward1924Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1923Knight First Class of the Order of St. OlavAward1856Born2 December 1856