Anneli Arho


Marjo Anneli Arho is a Finnish music educator, writer and composer.

Life

Anneli Arho was born in Helsinki and studied theory and composition at the Sibelius Academy with Jukka Tiensuu. She continued study at Freiburg with Klaus Huber and Brian Ferneyhough, graduating as a Doctor of Music. She took a position as a teacher at the Department of Composition and Music Theory, Sibelius Academy, and writes professional articles for magazines including Philosophy of Music Education Review. She is married to Jukka Tiensuu.

Works

Selected works include:
  • Minos for harpsichord, dedicated to Jukka Tiensuu
  • Once upon a time woodwind quintet
  • Aikaika for three cellos
  • Answer for mezzo-soprano, horn and string quartet
  • Par comparaison for three cellos
  • Atmosphere
  • In sordina
Arho's compositions have been recorded and issued on CD, including: