Composer profile - Paavo Korpijaakko

PAAVO KORPIJAAKKO

Paavo Korpijaakko, born on the 15th of May 1977 in Mouhijärvi, is a Finnish composer.

His production includes over 60 works, such as three operas, a piece for baritone, orchestra, and choir, and over 20 individual songs (including three song cycles).

The compositions have been featured in major classical and contemporary music festivals in Finland, including Kuhmo Chamber Music, Tampere Biennale, and Musica Nova.

Orchestral performances have been given by Tampere Philharmonic, RSO, Mikkelin City Orchestra, Jyväskylä City Orchestra, Central Ostrobothnia Chamber Orchestra, Oulu City Orchestra, and the Chamber Orchestra of Tallinn (Estonia).

The works have been presented in dozens of countries worldwide, including the United States, China, Japan, and Argentina, as well as in most European countries, including Russia.

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