Short bio Veli-Matti Puumala
Full biography Veli-Matti Puumala
Veli-Matti Puumala is a renowned Finnish composer born on July 18, 1965. He established himself as one of Finland's most talented composers during the 1990s. He studied composition with Paavo Heininen at Sibelius Academy , where he later became a professor of composition. Currently, he holds the position of Professor of Composition at the Sibelius Academy , where he has been teaching for several years.
Puumala's compositions are well-known for their unique style, which combines influences from contemporary classical music with traditional Finnish music. He has been praised for his use of sub-divisions and the spatial dimension in his orchestral writing. His works have been performed by many orchestras, including the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, among others.
Aside from being a composer, Puumala has also been involved in teaching and mentoring younger composers. He has helped aspiring composers in Finland and beyond to develop their skills and techniques.
Many composers, including Sven-Erik Bck and Olli Moilanen, among others, have been influenced by Puumala's music and techniques. Overall, Veli-Matti Puumala is considered to be one of Finland's most significant contemporary composers, and his contributions to the world of music will undoubtedly continue to be appreciated for years to come.
Compositions featuring Veli-Matti Puumala
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apostrophe, for ensemble | 12:06 min | Chamber Music | 2005 |
| 2 | Seeds of Time, for piano & orchestra | 39:15 min | Concerto | 2004 |
| 3 | Anna Liisa, opera | 139:06 min | Opera | 2001 |
| 4 | Anna Liisa, opera | 139:06 min | Opera | 2001 |
| 5 | Chainsprings, for orchestra | 25:16 min | Orchestral | 1995 |
| 6 | Basfortel, for bass clarinet, piano & electronics | 13:27 min | Chamber Music | 1993 |
| 7 | Hailin' Dreams, for guitar | 15:23 min | Chamber Music | 1991 |
| 8 | Tutta Via | 4:39 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
Albums featuring Veli-Matti Puumala
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Veli-Matti Puumala - Helena Juntunen, Jorma Hynninen, Tanja Kauppinen, Ville Rusanen, Tapiola Sinfonietta, Helsinki Chamber Choir, Jan Söderblom – Anna Liisa(2×CD, Album) | 2015 | Ondine |
| 2 |  |
Chainsprings, Seeds Of Time(Hybrid, Multichannel, Album) | 2011 | Alba Records |
| 3 |  |
Zagros, Ahmas - Haapanen - Puumala - Puurtinen - Vuori - Webern – Zagros(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo, Album) | 2007 | Alba Records |
| 4 |  |
Veli-Matti Puumala, Olli Kortekangas, Jukka Koskinen (3), Tapio Tuomela, Hannu Pohjannoro, Olli Koskelin, Magnus Lindberg, Avanti! Chamber Orchestra – Society Of Finnish Composers 50th Anniversary 1995 Vol. 2/3(CD, Stereo) | 1995 | Ondine |
| 5 |  |
Jyrki Myllärinen, Veli-Matti Puumala, Jyrki Linjama, Veli-Matti Puumala, Juho Kangas – 4Iqaa(CD, Album) | - | Alba Records |
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