Aarre Merikanto

Aarre Merikanto (29 June 1893, Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland — 29 September 1958, Helsinki, Republic of Finland) was a Finnish composer. He was the son of Liisa Häyrynen and the famous romantic composer, professor Oskar Merikanto. His childhood he spent in Vilppula, Finland. From year 1919, he was married to Meri Grönmark. He is regarded as one of the most notable Finnish composers, with Einojuhani Rautavaara and Jean Sibelius. He studied musi... More

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  • Jun 29, 1893

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  • Sep 29, 1958 (age 65 years)

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  • Merikanto, Aarre
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