Melartin, Erkki (1875–1937)

Finnish composer. He studied at the Helsinki Conservatory, Wegelius being his composition master, and later in Germany. He became professor of composition at the Conservatory in 1901, and conductor at Viipuri 1908–10. He was director of the Conservatory 1911–22.

Works Stage the opera Aino (1907); ballet Sininen helmi.

Orchestral eight symphonies (1902–24), five orchestral suites, symphonic poems; violin concerto.

Chamber four string quartets; violin and piano sonatas; piano sonata and c. 400 pieces.

Other c. 300 songs.