Kosti Vehanen

In addition, Vehanen also penned several memoirs, including 1941 book chronicling his decade long experience serving as Marian Anderson's accompanist.

In 1912 Vehanen gave his first performances as a concert pianist in Turku and Helsinki.

He was soon after engaged as a soloist with major symphony orchestras through Scandinavia and in Great Britain.

He became a popular accompanist who was sought after by many famous singers due to his sensitive and skilful playing.

He enjoyed particularly fruitful partnerships with Marian Anderson, Aino Ackté, Maike Järnefelt, Antti Aune, Helge Lindberg and Titta Ruffo.

Vehanen accompanying singer Lea Piltti at a concert in the eastern Karelian isthmus in 1943