Biography of Erkki Melartin

Erkki Melartin (* 7. February 1875 in Priozersk; † 14. February 1937 in Helsinki) was a finnischer Komponist und Dirigent. He was 62 years old. His education included University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and Sibelius Academy. He received 5 awards, including Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, commander of the Order of the Dannebrog. He was buried at Hietaniemi cemetery.