Marttinen, Tauno
Marttinen, Tauno (b Helsinki, 1912). Finnish composer. Dir., Hämeenlinna Inst. of Mus. 1950–75. Works incl. 7 syms.; opera The Cloak (Gogol), and several more; 3 Kalevala cantatas; ballets; 2 pf. concs.; vn.conc.; vc. conc.; cl. conc.; fl. conc.; 2 str. qts.; pf. sonata (Notre Dame), etc.
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