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Wennäkoski recording receives prestigious Gramophone Award

The album "Sigla" containing compositions by Lotta Wennäkoski has won the Gramophone award for the contemporary...
Music Finland, 5.10.2023
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The second premiere of Northern Connection took place at Ultima Festival

The Northern Connection initiative brings contemporary music professionals from Finland, Norway and Scotland to collaborate during...
Music Finland, 19.9.2023
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Three Finnish Composers nominated for Prix de Composition Musicale

Three Finnish composers have been nominated for the Prix de Composition Musicale prize of 75,000 euros....
Music Finland, 13.9.2023
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Ilari Hylkilä chosen as focus composer at Svensk Blåsmusikfestival

Svensk Blåsmusikfestival has selected Ilari Hylkilä as the focus composer of this year’s festival. The festival...
Music Finland, 8.9.2023
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In memoriam: Kaija Saariaho 1952 – 2023

Composer and Academician of Arts Kaija Saariaho died at home in Paris on June 2, exhausted...
Music Finland, 6.6.2023
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Maija Kauhanen and Petri Kumela nominated for Nordic Council Music Prize 2023

Finland’s nominees for the Nordic Council Music Prize 2023 are Maija Kauhanen and Petri Kumela.
Music Finland, 23.5.2023
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Jenaer Philharmonie premiers Osmo Tapio Räihälä's new work

In Jena, Germany, the Jenaer Philharmonie has a focus on Finnish music on May 25. Composer...
Music Finland, 17.5.2023
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Discover our two new contemporary music playlists

We have replaced our "Contemporary composers and musicians" playlist with two new playlists, showcasing the most...
Music Finland, 16.5.2023
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Lauri Supponen – Composer as a deep listener

Lauri Supponen’s works include installations, DIY electronics and performance art. To him, being a composer means...
Auli Särkiö-Pitkänen, 25.4.2023
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Soprano Tuuli Lindeberg finds new freedom in the margins

The Finnish art music world has faith in soprano Tuuli Lindeberg. If it didn’t, she would...
Kare Eskola, 10.2.2023
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Music Finland participates in the ACDA choir conference for the first time

Music Finland makes a new opening to the American choral music market by participating in the...
Music Finland, 10.2.2023
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Northern Connection initiative starts with premieres in March

Northern Connection, a new project connecting contemporary music composers, ensembles and festivals in the northern region,...
Teemu Fiilin, 7.2.2023