Tauno Marttinen

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Tauno Marttinen (born September 27, 1912) is a Finnish composer of contemporary classical music.

Born in Helsinki, Marttinen studied in Viipuri and Helsinki. His earliest works are mainly late romantic. His output includes ten symphonies, several concertos, operas and chamber music, among others. In 1965, Marttinen was awarded a Pro Finlandia medal.

Marttinen was named a professor by the president Urho Kekkonen in 1972. The composer is currently living in Turenki. The only world-wide Foundation "Tauno Marttisen Kunniaksi" (Foundation in honouring Tauno Marttinen) is situated in The Netherlands, with Leeuwarden as residence. The e-mail address of the foundation is : taunomarttinen@hetnet.nl

[edit] Operatic works

• Päällysviitta (1963)
• Kihlaus (1964)
• Tulitikkuja lainaamassa (1966)
• Lea (1967)
• Poltettu oranssi (1968)
• Mestari Patelin (1970-1974)
• Noitarumpu (1976)
• Suuren joen laulu (1980)