Also known as Oskar Mattson, Frans Oskar Merikanto, Frans Oskar Mattson
finländsk tonsättare och organist
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Frans Oskar Merikanto, född 5 augusti 1868 i Helsingfors, död 17 februari 1924 i Hausjärvi, var en finländsk tonsättare och organist. Fadern Frank Mattsson förfinskade familjens namn till Merikanto år 1882. Han var far till Aarre Merikanto.
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Oskar Merikanto (August 5, 1868 – February 17, 1924) was a Finnish musician and composer. He was born to Swedish parents in Helsinki. His father, originally Frank Mattsson, changed the family name to sound more Finnish. He was notable for his variety of talents – he gave concerts all around Finland, performing on the piano and organ, conducting orchestras, and composing original music. One of his most belowed compositions is a waltz Kesäillan valssi (Summernight's Waltz). <a href="https://www.
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