Väinö Raitio

1891–1945 (age 54)

Biography

Väinö Raitio composed with a lyrical sensibility and innovative spirit, contributing works that reflected both the romantic and modern currents of his age.

Through his music he captured the evolving soul of Finland, crafting compositions still admired for their imagination and emotional reach.

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