Joonas Kokkonen

Joonas Kokkonen (pronounced [ˈjoːnɑs ˈkokːonen] ; 13 November 1921 – 2 October 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.

Joonas Kokkonen
Joonas Kokkonen in the 1950s.
Born(1921-11-13)November 13, 1921.
DiedOctober 2, 1996(1996-10-02) (aged 74)
Järvenpää, Finland
Occupationcomposer
Known forsymphonies
opera
Notable workViimeiset kiusaukset
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