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Leif Segerstam

Leif Segerstam (1944–2024) was a Finnish conductor, composer and pianist.

Also recorded as Leif Selim Segerstam.

Overview

Born at Vaasa in 1944, died at Helsinki in 2024.

In detail

Leif Segerstam studied at Sibelius Academy, Juilliard School and Svenska normallyceum. training under Joonas Kokkonen and Tauno Hannikainen is recorded. the recorded working language is Swedish, Finnish and English.

The field of work recorded is performing arts, music and conducting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are symphony, opera and classical music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki. Positions recorded include professor.

Works named in the authority record are Symphony No. 181 (Segerstam), Symphony No. 162 (Segerstam) and Symphony No. 4 (Segerstam).

Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Nordic Council Music Prize, Grand Prize of the Swedish Cultural Foundation and Finnish State Prize for Music.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Leif Segerstam”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q381726: Leif Segerstam

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