Short bio Paavo Heininen
Full biography Paavo Heininen
Paavo Heininen was a prominent Finnish composer, pianist, essayist, and professor who passed away on January 18, 2022 at the age of 84. He was known for his evocative and intricate compositions that spanned a wide range of genres, including symphonies, chamber music, and vocal works.
Heininen was born in Helsinki, Finland in 1938 and began studying music at a young age. He went on to study at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he would later teach. One of his most notable students was Kaija Saariaho, who would go on to become one of Finland's most successful contemporary composers.
Throughout his career, Heininen was a prolific composer, with over 200 works to his name. He was particularly renowned for his symphonies, having written eight in total. His other notable works include "Tuuminki," a concept piece that he wrote in memory of Aarre Merikanto's 3rd Violin Concerto, and his four string quartets.
In addition to composing , Heininen was known for his writing on music and individual composers. He was a regular contributor to many international journals, and his essays on composers such as Sibelius, Schönberg, and Stravinsky are highly regarded.
Heininen's contributions to Finnish music were recognized with numerous awards throughout his lifetime, including the Sibelius Prize, which he was awarded in 1985. He was also a member of the Finnish Academy of Arts and Letters.
Overall, Paavo Heininen was a highly influential figure in Finnish music, whose innovative and expressive compositions helped to shape the country's contemporary music scene.
Compositions featuring Paavo Heininen
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autrefois, concerto for flute & orchestra | 34:27 min | Concerto | 2008 |
| 2 | Runoilijan soitteita (The Poet's Tunes), for piano, Op. 55k-m | 17:18 min | Keyboard | 1999 |
| 3 | Short I, for clarinet, Op. 58a | 8:22 min | Chamber Music | 1990 |
| 4 | Short I, for clarinet & cello, Op. 58 | 8:32 min | Chamber Music | 1990 |
| 5 | Poems (7) ("Poetiikka"), for soloists & male chorus, Op.56b | 16:28 min | Choral | 1986 |
| 6 | Nuken liekkuvirsi sateessa ja sateen jälkeen (The doll's cradle-song in and after the rain), for male chorus | 1:56 min | Choral | 198? |
| 7 | Touching, for guitar, Op. 40 | 15:39 min | Chamber Music | 1978 |
| 8 | String Quartet No. 1, Op. 32c | Chamber Music | 1974 | |
| 9 | Poesia Squillante ed Incandescente, sonata for piano, Op. 32a | 39:37 min | Keyboard | 1974 |
| 10 | Préludes - Études - Poèmes, for piano, Op. 32b | 11:13 min | Keyboard | 1974 |
| 11 | Arioso, for string orchestra, Op. 16 | 9:05 min | Orchestral | 1967 |
| 12 | Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 15 | 30:58 min | Concerto | 1966 |
| 13 | Musique d'Été, for chamber ensemble, Op. 11 | 19:51 min | Chamber Music | 1963 |
| 14 | Adagio, for orchestra, Op. 12 | 20:05 min | Orchestral | 1963 |
| 15 | Symphony No. 2 ("Petite Symphonie Joyeuse"), Op. 9 | 24:41 min | Symphony | 1962 |
| 16 | Quincunx duplex, for piano & organ | 16:17 min | Keyboard | - |
| 17 | Chansons (2) for cello & piano, Op. 31 | Chamber Music | - | |
| 18 | Silkkirumpu (The Silken Drum), opera, Op. 45 | Opera | - | |
| 19 | Silkkirumpu (The Silken Drum), opera, Op. 45 | Opera | - | |
| 20 | Cantilena I, for violin, Op. 24b | 6:16 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Täällä, for piano & organ | 12:50 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Paavo Heininen
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Paavo Heininen, Kaija Saarikettu, Juhani Lagerspetz – Violin Sonatas(CD, Album) | 2019 | Alba Records |
| 2 |  |
Paavo Heininen(2×CD, ) | 1999 | Meet The Composer (2) |
| 3 |  |
Paavo Heininen, Einojuhani Rautavaara, Harri Vuori, Erik Bergman, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra – Society Of Finnish Composers 50th Anniversary 1995 Vol. 3/3(CD, Stereo) | 1995 | Ondine |
| 4 |  |
Paavo Heininen, Jouko Laivuori – Paavo Heininen(CD, ) | 1991 | Finlandia Records |
| 5 |  |
Avanti! Quartet - Paavo Heininen, Kimmo Hakola, Jukka Koskinen (3), György Kurtág – String Quartets / 12 Microludes For String Quartet(CD, Album) | 1990 | Ondine |
| 6 |  |
Paavo Heininen, Usko Meriläinen, Esa-Pekka Salonen - Mikael Helasvuo, Ilmo Ranta – Jeux(CD, ) | 1990 | Ondine |
| 7 |  |
Paavo Heininen — Ilmo Ranta, Ulf Söderblom, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra – Arioso • Piano Concerto No. 2 • Symphony No. 2 | 1989 | Finlandia Records |
| 8 |  |
Englund, Heininen, Kaija Saarikettu, Marita Viitasalo – Sonatas For Violin And Piano(CD, ) | 1989 | Ondine |
| 9 |  |
The Damask Drum(CD, Album) | 1989 | Finlandia Records |
| 10 |  |
Heininen, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ulf Söderblom - Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, Juha Kangas – Symphony No. 3 / ...Floral View With Maidens Singing...(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1988 | Ondine |
| 11 |  |
Avanti!, Aarre Merikanto, Paavo Heininen, Magnus Lindberg – Merikanto / Heininen / Lindberg(CD, Album) | 1988 | Finlandia Records |
| 12 |  |
Symphony 3(LP, Album) | 1986 | Fuga (2) |
| 13 |  |
Paavo Heininen, Einar Englund – Englund Concerto I, Heininen Concerto III(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1982 | Sibelius Academy |
| 14 |  |
New Finnish Music 2(LP, Album) | 1980 | Tactus Oy |
| 15 |  |
Joonas Kokkonen, Paavo Heininen – Musik Fur Streicher/ Sinfonia Da Camera/ Arioso(LP, Album) | 1972 | Da Camera Magna |
| 16 |  |
Heininen / Meriläinen – Contemporary Finnish Music 1(LP, Stereo) | 1967 | Philips |
| 17 |  |
Liisa Pohjola - Bartók / Bergman / Heininen / Liszt – Bartók/Bergman/Heininen/Liszt(LP, Album, Stereo) | - | Konserttikeskus |
Videos featuring Paavo Heininen
Violin Sonata: I. Preambulum
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Violin Sonata: I. Preambulum · Kaija Saarikettu
Englund, E. / Heininen, P.: Violin Sonatas
℗ 1989 Ondine
Released on: 1989-01-01
Artist: Kaija Saarikettu
Artist: Marita Viitasalo
Composer: Einar Englund
Auto-g
Heininen, Meriläinen – Contemporary Finnish Music 1
*DISCLAIMER* NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO. I DO NOT MONETIZE THIS VIDEO. If you own copyright to this music please contact me first I will take down immediately!
Violin Sonata, Op. 25: II. Arietta
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Violin Sonata, Op. 25: II. Arietta · Kaija Saarikettu
Englund, E. / Heininen, P.: Violin Sonatas
℗ 1989 Ondine
Released on: 1989-01-01
Artist: Kaija Saarikettu
Artist: Marita Viitasalo
Composer: Paavo Heininen
Violin Sonata: II. Intermezzo
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Violin Sonata: II. Intermezzo · Kaija Saarikettu
Englund, E. / Heininen, P.: Violin Sonatas
℗ 1989 Ondine
Released on: 1989-01-01
Artist: Kaija Saarikettu
Artist: Marita Viitasalo
Composer: Einar Englund
Auto-
Violin Sonata: IV. Finale
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Violin Sonata: IV. Finale · Kaija Saarikettu
Englund, E. / Heininen, P.: Violin Sonatas
℗ 1989 Ondine
Released on: 1989-01-01
Artist: Kaija Saarikettu
Artist: Marita Viitasalo
Composer: Einar Englund
Auto-gene
Violin Sonata, Op. 25: I. Tranquillo - Allegro moderato
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Violin Sonata, Op. 25: I. Tranquillo - Allegro moderato · Kaija Saarikettu
Englund, E. / Heininen, P.: Violin Sonatas
℗ 1989 Ondine
Released on: 1989-01-01
Artist: Kaija Saarikettu
Artist: Marita Viitasalo
Comp
Violin Sonata, Op. 25: III. Allegro con spirito
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Violin Sonata, Op. 25: III. Allegro con spirito · Kaija Saarikettu
Englund, E. / Heininen, P.: Violin Sonatas
℗ 1989 Ondine
Released on: 1989-01-01
Artist: Kaija Saarikettu
Artist: Marita Viitasalo
Composer: Pa
Violin Sonata: III. Elegia
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Violin Sonata: III. Elegia · Kaija Saarikettu
Englund, E. / Heininen, P.: Violin Sonatas
℗ 1989 Ondine
Released on: 1989-01-01
Artist: Kaija Saarikettu
Artist: Marita Viitasalo
Composer: Einar Englund
Auto-gen
Leave a Reply