Joonas Kokkonen

Composer

1921 – 1996

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Who was Joonas Kokkonen?

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.

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Born
Nov 13, 1921
Iisalmi
Also known as
  • Kokkonen, Joonas
Nationality
  • Finland
Profession
Education
  • University of Helsinki
  • Sibelius Academy
Died
Oct 2, 1996
Järvenpää

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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