Einar Englund 1916 – 1999

Biography

Einar Englund was born on June 17, 1916, in Ljugarn, beginning a life that would span most of the twentieth century. Though born in Sweden, Englund became known as a Finnish composer, bringing together the musical traditions of both his birthplace and his adopted home. His early years shaped an artistic sensibility that would define his creative work throughout his long career.

As a composer, Englund dedicated himself to his craft, contributing to the rich cultural landscape of Finnish music during a transformative period in European history. Working across the decades that saw enormous social and artistic change, he remained committed to musical composition, leaving behind a body of work that reflected his deep engagement with his art form.

Englund lived to see the century turn toward its final years, passing away on June 27, 1999, in Visby at the age of eighty-three. His life spanned from the early twentieth century through the eve of a new millennium, witnessing and participating in the evolution of modern music. The legacy he left through his compositions continues to represent an important chapter in Finnish musical heritage.