Osmo Vänskä
Finnish conductor, clarinetist and composer
1953 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish conductor, clarinetist and composer
Born
February 28, 1953
Age
~73 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
composer, clarinetist, conductor
FinlandBorn in Sääminki
1953
Born in Sääminki (1953-02-28)
1982
AwardInternational Besançon Competition for Young Conductors
2000
AwardPro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
2003
Positionmusic director
2014
AwardGrammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance
2025
AwardCommander of the Order of the Lion of Finland
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Who is Osmo Vänskä?+
Osmo Vänskä is Finnish conductor, clarinetist and composer. Born in 1953.
When was Osmo Vänskä born?+
Osmo Vänskä was born on February 28, 1953.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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