Selim Palmgren (1877-1951), known as "the Chopin of the North," studied in Germany under Busoni and was influenced by his extensive travels in Europe.
Historical Context
The first independent Finnish lyrical songs emerged around the mid-19th century, with Sibelius's songs from before and after the turn of the century being the strongest artistic expression.
Composer Biography
Einojuhani Rautavaara (b.1928) continued his studies abroad in the New World with composers like Copland, Persichetti, and Sessions, and exchanged ideas with Wladimir Vogel.
Composition History
Einojuhani Rautavaara's "A Requiem in our Time" won a competition in the United States in 1954 and may still be the most performed post-war Finnish composition in the international repertoire.
Composer Biography
Erik Bergman (b.1911) introduced twelve-tone technique, serialist principles, speech-choir technique, and guided improvisation to Finland.
Composer Biography
Erkki Melartin (1875-1937) gained considerable, though short-lived, acclaim at the beginning of the 20th century for his symphonic works influenced by Viennese late romanticism.
Critical Reception
Yrjii Kilpinen (1892-1959) achieved international recognition in Germany, where he was hailed as a master comparable to Schubert, Brahms, and Wolf.
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