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Joonas Kokkonen


 

Joonas Kokkonen (November 21, 1921 – October 1 or 2, 1996) was a Finnish composer. He was one of the most internationally famous Finnish composers of the 20th century after Sibelius; his opera The Last Temptations has received over 500 performances worldwide, and is considered by many to be Finland's most distinguished national opera.

References and further reading

  • Erkki Arni: "Joonas Kokkonen", Grove Music Online ed. L. Macy (Accessed February 27, 2005), (subscription access)