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Henrik Otto Donner
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Henrik Otto Donner in the 1960s
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| Birth name | Henrik Otto Donner |
| Also known as | Otto Donner |
| Born | 16 November 1939 Tampere, Finland |
| Died | 26 June 2013 (aged 73) Jakobstad, Finland |
| Genres | pop, rock, jazz, electronic music, contemporary classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, arranger, musician |
| Instruments | trumpet |
| Associated acts | Otto Donner Treatment, UMO Jazz Orchestra, Akademiska Sångföreningen |
Henrik Otto Donner (born November 16, 1939 – died June 26, 2013) was a talented Finnish musician. He was a composer, a performer, and a big name in the music world. Otto Donner played many kinds of music. These included pop, rock, jazz, and even electronic music. He also composed contemporary classical music. His main instrument was the trumpet. Otto Donner came from the well-known Donner family in Finland.
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Otto Donner's Musical Journey
Otto Donner was a leader in new and unusual music styles in Finland. These styles were called avant-garde and experimental music. He also played a key role in a special music movement. This movement used songs to talk about social issues in the 1960s and 1970s.
His Education and Early Work
Donner studied music at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland. Later, he went to Vienna to learn more. There, he was a student of the famous composer György Ligeti.
Starting Love Records
In 1966, Otto Donner helped start a record company. It was called Love Records. This company was very important for Finnish rock music. It helped many new bands get their start.
Working with Other Artists
Donner worked with many other Finnish musicians and artists. Some of these included Erkki Kurenniemi, Juhani Aaltonen, and Hasse Walli. He also collaborated with A. W. Yrjänä and Dave Lindholm.
Music for Movies and TV
Otto Donner was also a very busy film score composer. He wrote music for more than 50 movies and TV shows. His music helped tell the stories on screen.
Eurovision Connection
In 1981, Otto Donner led the orchestra for Finland's song. This was at the famous Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin.
Later Life
Henrik Otto Donner passed away on June 26, 2013. He was found in Jakobstad, Finland.
See also
- Finnish jazz musicians
- Music of Finland
