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Jaakko Kuusisto

Jaakko Kuusisto (1974–2022) was a Finnish conductor, violinist and composer.

Also recorded as Jaakko Ilkka Kuusisto

Biography

Recorded at birth as Jaakko Ilkka Kuusisto.

Born at Helsinki in 1974, died in Oulu in 2022.

Jaakko Kuusisto studied at Sibelius Academy and Indiana University. Training under Tuomas Haapanen is recorded. The recorded working language is Finnish and English.

The field of work recorded is music, music composing and conducting.

Residence is recorded at Oulu and Sipoo. Positions recorded include municipal councillor in Finland and member.

Works named in the authority record are Jää.

Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland.

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Places

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  • Helsinki
Birth
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  • Oulu, Sipoo and Lahti

    Residences

  • Oulu

    Death place

Citations

References

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 19 August 2026.

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