Madetoja, Leevi Antti M Composers Composition

Madetoja, Leevi Antti M Composers Composition

Madetoja, Leevi Antti

Finnish composer Leevi Antti Madetoja (1887-1947) carried nationalist romanticism into the 20th Century while also synthesizing much of the newer French music into his works. His teachers included Sibelius and D'Indy. He taught, held administrative positions, wrote and provided music criticism for newspapers, and conducted as well as writing music in a number of genres, including opera, choral, and symphonic.

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See Also:

- Short filmography from the Internet Movie Database linked to his film credits.
- Detailed biography by Erkki Salmenhaara for Fennica Gehrman music publisher. Includes photograph and details on relationship with Sibelius, and his symphonies, operas, and choral works.
- Summary of life and works with internal links to related people from the Classical Composers Database.
- Listing at The Lied and Art Song Texts Page with summary of vocal works including some lyrics or translations.
- Brief biographical sketch summarizing influences, works, and teaching with Naxos discography.
- Biography noting studies, influences, style, major works, and other activities from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.

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