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Kaj Chydenius

1939 – 2024

Finnish musician and composer

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Lived 1939 – 2024 (aged 84). Kaj Chydenius was a Finnish composer, singer, politician and musician.

Kaj Oskar Chydenius (16 October 1939 – 20 April 2024) was a Finnish musician and composer, probably best known for his left-wing political songs interpreted by various artists.

Biography Chydenius studied at the Sibelius Academy, 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) and such songs as 'Sinua, sinua rakastan', 'Nuoruustango' and the children's song 'Magdaleena', which are all evergreens in Finland. 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.

Kaj Chydenius was related to Anders Chydenius (1729–1803), a Finnish Lutheran priest and a member of the Swedish Riksdag; this was his great-great-uncle in the fifth generation.

Chydenius died in Helsinki on 20 April 2024, at the age of 84. His former wife Kaisa Korhonen died only five days later.

Selected discography Lauluja (1966) Kauneimmat rakkauslaulut (1977) Unet palaavat Helsinkiin (1996)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Sibelius Academy, Aalto University School of Business, University of Helsinki, Moscow Conservatory
Awards
Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Jussi Award for Best Original Score; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland
Also known as
Kaj Oskar Chydenius

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kaj Chydenius?

Finnish musician and composer

When was Kaj Chydenius born?

Kaj Chydenius was born on 16 October 1939 in Kuusankoski.

When did Kaj Chydenius die?

Kaj Chydenius died on 20 April 2024 in Helsinki.

What was Kaj Chydenius's occupation?

Kaj Chydenius was a composer, singer, politician and musician.

What nationality was Kaj Chydenius?

Kaj Chydenius was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kaj Chydenius

· Wikidata: Q3075062

· DBpedia: Kaj Chydenius

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