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Armas Järnefelt

Born: 14th August 1869, Vyborg, Russia (formerly Finland)

Died: 23rd June 1958, Stockholm, Sweden

Nationality: Finnish

Edvard Armas Järnefelt was a Finnish conductor and composer, who achieved some minor success with his orchestral works Berceuse and Praeludium. He spent much of his conducting career at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm, Sweden.

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