Jaakko Mäntyjärvi
Jaakko Mäntyjärvi (born May 27, 1963 in Turku ) is a Finnish composer . He studied musicology , English philology and linguistics at the University of Helsinki and is a full-time translator . He also studied music theory and choral conducting . He mainly wrote and writes works for choirs .
Musical style and effect
Mäntyjärvi's works are often described as traditionally influenced, moderately modern and humorous. Even if they are very popular with many choirs and their audiences, his works are not yet widely distributed, at least in German-speaking countries.
Works (selection)
- Four Shakespeare Songs (1984)
- Ave Maria (1991)
- Pseudo-Yoik (1994)
- Hambo and Fugue in F minor (1996)
- More Shakespeare Songs (1997)
- Canticum Calamitatis Maritimae (1997)
- The Voice of the Child (1998)
Web links
- Homepage
- Biography in English ( Memento from February 9, 2007 in the Internet Archive )
- Catalog of works in English ( Memento from May 13, 2008 in the Internet Archive )
- further information ( Memento of May 21, 2008 in the Internet Archive )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mäntyjärvi, Jaakko |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Finnish composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 27, 1963 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Turku |