Kaj Chydenius
Kaj Chydenius (born 16 October 1939 in Kuusankoski) is a Finnish composer probably best known for his left-wing political songs interpreted by various artists. He studied at the Sibelius Academy,[1] the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki School of Economics, starting his career with avant-garde music, happening, instrumental theatre, and the aesthetics of John Cage. Some of the best-known works by Chydenius are Lapualaisooppera (1966)[2] and such songs as 'Sinua, sinua rakastan', 'Nuoruustango' and the children's song 'Magdaleena', which are all evergreens in Finland. Kaj Chydenius was one of the founding members of KOM-teatteri in 1971, together with Kaisa Korhonen who was his wife then. The younger son of Kaj Chydenius, Jussi Chydenius is a member of the vocal ensemble Rajaton. Many works by Chydenius are released on Love Records.
Selected discography
- Lauluja (1966)
- Kauneimmat rakkauslaulut (1977)
- Unet palaavat Helsinkiin (1996)
References
- ↑ Lyytikäinen, Pasi. "What matters most is that the poem has personal significance to the composer". Finnish Composers' Copyright Society Teosto. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
- ↑ "Finland Events & Festivals - Events at Stoa 2010". Finnguide.fi. Retrieved 1 February 2010.