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Erkki Melartin played a significant role as a developer of Finnish music education.
\nIn addition to his work as a composer, Melartin played a decisive role in the development of Finnish music education. He founded an orchestral school in Viipuri and later directed the Helsinki Music Institute, which during his time grew into a conservatory and subsequently the Sibelius Academy. His pupils included Uuno Klami, Aarre Merikanto and Helvi Leivisk\u00e4, among others.<\/p>\n

Listen to Tuire Ranta-Meyer's detailed podcast on Erkki Melartin's role as a reformer of music education.<\/p>\n

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