"Finnish composer" . "Kuula, Toivo Timoteus"@en . . . . "Toivo Timoteus Kuula (7 July 1883 \u2013 18 May 1918) was a Finnish conductor and a composer. He was born in the Vehkakoski village of the Alavus town and registered as a native in the city of Vaasa (then Nikolainkaupunki), when Finland still was a Grand Duchy under Russian rule. He is known as a colorful and passionate portrayer of Finnish nature and people.In 1909, Kuula became Jean Sibelius's first composition student. He is best remembered for his large output of melodic choir and vocal works."@en . "1883-07-07Z"^^ . "1918Z"^^ . "1918-05-18Z"^^ . "1883Z"^^ .