Leevi Madetoja

Leevi Madetoja (1887–1947) was a Finnish conductor, composer and choreographer.

Leevi Madetoja in brief

Born
1887
Died
1947
Known for
conductor,composer,choreographer,musicologist,music critic,librettist
Place of birth
Oulu

Overview

Recorded at birth as Leevi Antti Madetoja.

Born at Oulu in 1887, died at Helsinki in 1947.

In detail

Leevi Madetoja studied at University of Helsinki and Oulun Lyseon Lukio. training under Jean Sibelius and Vincent d'Indy is recorded. George de Godzinsky is recorded as having studied under Leevi Madetoja. the recorded working language is Finnish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera, symphony, classical music and art song.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki and Vyborg. Residence is recorded at Lallukka Artists’ Home.

Distinctions recorded are Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland and Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Leevi Madetoja”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q713467: Leevi Madetoja

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