Yrjö Kilpinen (1892–1959)
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Yrjö Kilpinen (1892–1959)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .
- One of Finland’s greatest composers, primarily a composer of songs (comparable to Hugo Wolf).
- Songs are simple but direct in dramatic impact — a master of the vignette.
2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .
Kirkkorannassa
Deinen Rosen an der Brust
Tunturille
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This selection is called: “Kirkkorannassa”
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This selection is called: “Deinen Rosen an der Brust”
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This selection is called: “Tunturille”
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