Joonas Kokkonen | |
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 Joonas Kokkonen in the 1950s. | |
| Born | November 13, 1921. |
| Died | October 2, 1996 (aged 74) Järvenpää, Finland |
| Occupation | composer |
| Known for | symphonies opera |
| Notable work | Viimeiset kiusaukset |
Joonas Kokkonen (pronounced [ˈjoːnɑs ˈkokːonen] ; 13 November 1921 – 2 October 1996) was a Finnish composer. He was one of the most internationally famous Finnish composers of the 20th century after Sibelius; his opera The Last Temptations has received over 500 performances worldwide, and is considered by many to be Finland's most distinguished national opera.