Jalas (Blomstedt), Jussi
Jalas [Blomstedt], Jussi (b Jyväskylä, 1908). Finn. conductor. Cond. at Finn. Nat. Th. 1930–45, cond. Helsinki Nat. Opera 1945–73. Guest cond. in Eng., USA, and Europe. Son-in-law of Sibelius.
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