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Esa-Pekka Salonen
Finland
"His breakthrough came in 1983 when he conducted Mahler's Symphony No. 3. As a composer, Esa-Pekka shares many similarities with Gustav Mahler. They have been equally prominent both as conductors and composers, and characterised by the same artistic curiosity. On stage and in the studio, Esa-Pekka Salonen embraces technological innovations, not simply for the sake of experimentation, but as a way to help people discover great music in the constantly changing world of media. Esa-Pekka Salonen is a master of tone in soul and heart. With his resolute baton, he not only guides symphony orchestras but points the way for all classical music."
Kaija Saariaho
Finland
"...Kaija Saariaho combines acoustic instruments with electronics and computers. She has written chamber music, orchestral works and operas. Kaija Saariaho is a modern maestro who opens up our ears and causes their anvils and stirrups to fall in love."
Martti Ahtisaari
Finland
for his efforts to resolve the armed conflict in Aceh, Indonesia
Artturi Ilmari Virtanen
Finland
for his research and inventions in agricultural and nutrition chemistry, especially for his fodder preservation method
Frans Eemil Sillanpää
Finland
for his deep understanding of his country's peasantry and the exquisite art with which he has portrayed their way of life and their relationship with Nature
Lars Valerian Ahlfors,
Finland
Awarded medal for research on covering surfaces related toRiemann surfacesof inverse functions of entire andmeromorphic functions. Opened up new fields of analysis.