Biography of Joonas Kokkonen (1921-1996)

Biography

Birthplace

Iisalmi, North Savo

Place of Death

Järvenpää, Uusimaa

Nationality

Finland

Occupation(5)

composer pedagogue musicologist university teacher pianist

Awards(6)

Wihuri Sibelius Prize Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class

Education(1)

University of Helsinki

Employer(1)

Sibelius Academy

Joonas Kokkonen (* 13. November 1921 in Iisalmi; † 2. October 1996 in Järvenpää) was a finnischer Komponist. He was 74 years old. He studied at University of Helsinki. He worked at Sibelius Academy. He received 6 awards, including Wihuri Sibelius Prize, Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland.

Life Events

2 Events

1921

Born in Iisalmi, North Savo

1996

Died in Järvenpää, Uusimaa

Biography

Birthplace

Iisalmi, North Savo

Place of Death

Järvenpää, Uusimaa

Nationality

Finland

Occupation(5)

composer pedagogue musicologist university teacher pianist

Awards(6)

Education(1)

University of Helsinki

Employer(1)

Sibelius Academy

Life Events

2 Events

1921

Born in Iisalmi, North Savo

1996