Composers

Robert Kajanus

Robert Kajanus
2.12.1856 - 6.07.1933
Country:Finland
Period:XIX century

Biography

 Robert Kajanus (Helsinki, 2 December 1856 – Helsinki, 6 July 1933) was a Finnish conductor, composer and teacher. In 1882, he founded the Helsinki Orchestral Society, Finland's first professional orchestra. As a conductor, he was also a notable champion and interpreter of the music of Jean Sibelius.

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