Finnish music stars born in 1948
Here are 5 famous musicians from Finland were born in 1948:
Mikko Heiniö
Mikko Heiniö (May 18, 1948-) a.k.a. Mikko Heinio or Heiniö, Mikko is a Finnish , .
Mikko Heiniö is a Finnish composer and musicologist. He was born on May 18, 1948, in Helsinki, Finland. He studied musicology, composition, and philosophy at the University of Helsinki and the Sibelius Academy. He has composed various works ranging from opera, orchestral music, and chamber music. He has also written extensively about music and served as a lecturer at numerous universities in Finland and other countries. He is considered to be one of the leading figures in contemporary Finnish music, and his works have been performed in many different countries around the world. In addition to his compositional work, he has also been active in promoting the music of other Finnish composers and served as the director of the Finnish Music Information Centre.
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Jukka Tiensuu
Jukka Tiensuu (August 30, 1948 Helsinki-) a.k.a. Tiensuu, Jukka is a Finnish conductor.
His albums include Minds and Moods, The Frivolous Harpsichord and From Scandinavia.
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Sammy Babitzin
Sammy Babitzin (July 11, 1948 Helsinki-April 29, 1973) a.k.a. Aleksandr Babitzin was a Finnish singer.
His most important albums: .
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Hasse Walli
Hasse Walli (February 10, 1948 Helsinki-) is a Finnish film score composer.
Discography: Winners, Sweet Nina, African Sky, and The Best of Hasse Walli & Asamaan.
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Martti Wallén
Martti Wallén (November 20, 1948 Helsinki-) is a Finnish opera singer and singer.
He is known for his powerful baritone voice and has performed at numerous opera houses and concert halls around the world. Wallén started his career in 1972 when he joined the Finnish National Opera as a soloist. He quickly established himself as a versatile singer, performing a variety of roles in both opera and operetta. In addition to his work on stage, Wallén has also recorded several albums of Finnish and international music. He has been recognized for his contributions to Finnish culture with numerous awards, including the Order of the Lion of Finland in 2013.
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