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Einojuhani Rautavaara (née Eino Juhani Rautavaara)
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Memorial Page for Einojuhani Rautavaara (née Eino Juhani Rautavaara)

Oct 9, 1928 – Jul 27, 2016(87 years)Died in:Helsinki, Uusimaa

Finnish composer

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July 27th, 2026

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Biography

Occupation(3)

composermusicologistuniversity teacher

Awards(5)

Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of FinlandWihuri Sibelius PrizeFinnish State Prize for MusicCommander of the Order of the Lion of FinlandKnight's Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

Spouse(2)

Mariaheidi RautavaaraSini Rautavaara

Education(2)

Sibelius AcademyJuilliard School

Einojuhani Rautavaara (* October 9, 1928 in Helsinki; † July 27, 2016 in Helsinki) was a finnish composer. He was 87 years old. He was married to Mariaheidi Rautavaara and Sini Rautavaara. His education included Sibelius Academy and Juilliard School. He received 5 awards, including Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Wihuri Sibelius Prize.

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Born in Helsinki, Uusimaa

1928

Married Mariaheidi Rautavaara

1959

until 1982

Wihuri Sibelius Prize

1965

Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland

1968

Married Sini Rautavaara

1984

Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland

1985

Knight's Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

2012

Died in Helsinki, Uusimaa

2016

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  • Mariaheidi Rautavaara
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Einojuhani Rautavaara (née Eino Juhani Rautavaara). Forever remembered.