Olli Kortekangas
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Olli Kortekangas is a Finnish composer
, born on May 16, 1955 in Turku
. He currently resides in Espoo
, Finland.
His early career in music began in Espoon Musiikkiopisto (Espoo Music Institute) and the youth choir Candomino. His academic studies in music began at the Sibelius Academy
as a pupil of Eero Hämeenniemi and Einojuhani Rautavaara
from 1974 to 1981. Later, he studied in West Berlin with Dieter Schnebel
from 1981 to 1982.
In addition to his career as a composer and teacher, he also has an administrative position as a member of the Board of the Association of Finnish Composers (1984–1994), and on the Board of the Finnish Composers' International Copyright Bureau (TEOSTO) (1989–1995).
He has composed over 100 works covering a broad range, from orchestral music to operas and choral works such as Seven Songs for Planet Earth
. He is particularly known for his operas, of which the latest are Daddy's Girl
(2007) and One Night Stand
(2011).
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, born on May 16, 1955 in Turku
Turku
Turku is a city situated on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River. It is located in the region of Finland Proper. It is believed that Turku came into existence during the end of the 13th century which makes it the oldest city in Finland...
. He currently resides in Espoo
Espoo
Espoo is the second largest city and municipality in Finland. The population of the city of Espoo is . It is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area along with the cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Espoo shares its eastern border with Helsinki and Vantaa, while enclosing Kauniainen....
, Finland.
His early career in music began in Espoon Musiikkiopisto (Espoo Music Institute) and the youth choir Candomino. His academic studies in music began at the Sibelius Academy
Sibelius Academy
The Sibelius Academy is a university-level music school which operates in Helsinki and Kuopio, Finland. It also has an adult education centre in Järvenpää and a training centre in Seinäjoki. The Academy is the only music university in Finland. It is among the biggest European music universities...
as a pupil of Eero Hämeenniemi and Einojuhani Rautavaara
Einojuhani Rautavaara
Einojuhani Rautavaara is a Finnish composer of contemporary classical music, and is one of the most notable Finnish composers after Jean Sibelius.-Life:...
from 1974 to 1981. Later, he studied in West Berlin with Dieter Schnebel
Dieter Schnebel
Dieter Schnebel is a composer. From 1976 until his retirement in 1995, Schnebel served as professor of experimental music at the Berlin Hochschule der Künste.-Career:...
from 1981 to 1982.
In addition to his career as a composer and teacher, he also has an administrative position as a member of the Board of the Association of Finnish Composers (1984–1994), and on the Board of the Finnish Composers' International Copyright Bureau (TEOSTO) (1989–1995).
He has composed over 100 works covering a broad range, from orchestral music to operas and choral works such as Seven Songs for Planet Earth
Seven Songs for Planet Earth
Seven Songs for Planet Earth is a 2011 composition by Olli Kortekangas. It was commissioned by the Choral Arts Society of Washington and the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, and premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. on May 22, 2011 under the baton of Norman Scribner....
. He is particularly known for his operas, of which the latest are Daddy's Girl
Daddy's Girl (opera)
Daddy's Girl is an opera by composer Olli Kortekangas and librettist Michael Baran. It was commissioned by the Savonlinna Opera Festival and the Finnish Parliament, and premiered in Savonlinna in 2007. A new production of the work was made at the Finnish National Opera in 2009.-Sources:*MusicWeb...
(2007) and One Night Stand
One Night Stand (opera)
One Night Stand is a 2011 opera by composer Olli Kortekangas and librettist Michael Baran. It was commissioned by the Sibelius Academy and premiered in the Helsinki Music Center in October 2011.- References :...
(2011).
External references
- Finnish Music Information Centre
- Fennica Gehrman (publisher)
- http://www.ollikortekangas.com/