In 1997, he won the Swedish Academy Nordic Prize, known as the 'little Nobel'. He was the first person to have received the Finlandia Prize twice (in 1993 and 2005).
In 1997, he was recognized by the Swedish Academy Nordic Prize, known colloquially as the 'little Nobel'. He holds a unique distinction for having been awarded the Finlandia Prize twice (in 1993 and 2005).