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Robert Kajanus

Robert Kajanus (2 December 1856 – 6 July 1933) was a Finnish conductor, composer, and teacher. In 1882, he founded the Helsinki Orchestral Society, Finland's first professional orchestra. As a conductor, he was also a notable champion and interpreter of the music of Jean Sibelius.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 2, 1856 (Helsinki), Died July 6, 1933 (Helsinki)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928

Roles Represented in DAHR: conductor, arranger, composer

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Gramophone BW1664 10-in. 5/30/1928 Maamme laulu Helsingin Kaupunginorkesteri Orchestra arranger, conductor  
Gramophone BW1665 10-in. 5/30/1928 Suomen laulu Helsingin Kaupunginorkesteri Orchestra arranger, conductor  
Gramophone BW1666 10-in. 5/30/1928 Karjalan jääkärien marssi Helsingin Kaupunginorkesteri Orchestra arranger, conductor  
Gramophone BW1667 10-in. 5/30/1928 Jääkärien marssi Helsingin Kaupunginorkesteri Orchestra conductor  
Gramophone BW1673 10-in. 5/31/1928 Porilaisten marssi Helsingin Kaupunginorkesteri Instrumental ensemble arranger, conductor  
Gramophone BW1674 10-in. 5/31/1928 Vaasan marssi Helsingin Kaupunginorkesteri Orchestra arranger, conductor  
Gramophone BW1675 10-in. 5/31/1928 Sotilaspoika Helsingin Kaupunginorkesteri Orchestra arranger, conductor  
Gramophone BW1676 10-in. 5/31/1928 Suomen ratsuväen marssi Helsingin Kaupunginorkesteri Instrumental ensemble arranger, conductor  
Gramophone BW1699 10-in. 6/1/1928 Sotamarssi Mieskuoro Laulu-Miehet Male vocal chorus composer  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kajanus, Robert," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104297.

Kajanus, Robert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104297.

"Kajanus, Robert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104297

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