Tauno Marttinen
Composer
1912 – 2008
Who was Tauno Marttinen?
Tauno Marttinen was a Finnish composer of contemporary classical music.
Born in Helsinki, Marttinen studied in Viipuri and Helsinki. His earliest works are mainly late romantic. His output includes ten symphonies, several concertos, operas and chamber music, among others. In 1965, Marttinen was awarded a Pro Finlandia medal.
Marttinen was named a professor by the president Urho Kekkonen in 1972. A long-time resident of Hämeenlinna, the composer spent his last years in Turenki.
The only worldwide Foundation "Tauno Marttisen Kunniaksi" is situated in The Netherlands, with Leeuwarden as residence.
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- Born
- Sep 27, 1912
Helsinki - Also known as
- Musicus
- T. Tumma
- Tauno Tuomisto
- Spouses
- Ilmi Tuomisto
(1944 - 2008/07/18)
- Ilmi Tuomisto
- Nationality
- Finland
- Profession
- Died
- Jul 18, 2008
Janakkala
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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