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    • Composer Panu Aaltio wins the 2026 Harpa Award

    createMusic Finland, 14.2.2026
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    The contestants for UMK 2026 are here!

    This year's seven contestants include accordion wizard Antti Paalanen and classical violinist Linda Lampenius.
    Teemu Fiilin, 15.1.2026
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    Janne Mertanen – Sibelius Piano Works released by Sony Classical

    Finnish pianist Janne Mertanen has recorded all Sibelius’ piano works to a box of five CDs....
    4.12.2015
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    Christel Lee wins Jean Sibelius Violin Competition

    The finals of the 11th International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition ended on 3 December with a...
    4.12.2015
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    Defunensemble defines its function with a double CD

    Highly distinctive Finnish contemporary music ensemble, defunensemble, has released a double CD under the title Define...
    3.12.2015
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    New and noteworthy world and folk albums for the end of 2015

    New and noteworthy folk and world albums for the end of the year! Releases by Sväng...
    1.12.2015
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    Finnish folk and world professionals networked in Berlin

    Eight Finnish music professionals representing the folk and world music scene took part in a networking...
    1.12.2015
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    Kimmo Pohjonen’s Sensitive Skin at number two on WMCE chart

    Kimmo Pohjonen’s latest album Sensitive Skin climbs to position number two on World Music Charts Europe...
    1.12.2015
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    Composer Jouni Kaipainen has passed away

    We have sad news today: composer Jouni Kaipainen has passed away at the age of 58....
    23.11.2015
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    Low frequencies from a crowded basement

    Finland is known for its unique talents in underground metal among the dedicated circles. While pioneering...
    Jukka Hätinen, 19.11.2015
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    Finnish jenkka song took over Japan’s department stores

    If you’re visiting Japanese department stores this Christmas, there’s a big chance you’ll end up hearing...
    16.11.2015
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    Balancing tradition and cutting-edge

    Susanna Mälkki strides onto the Helsinki Music Centre stage in a slim-cut black suit. She’s a...
    Wif Stenger, 10.11.2015
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    Arnold Chiwalala Band performs at Taiwan’s National Performing Arts Center

    Arnold Chiwalala Band will perform tomorrow, Saturday November 7, at the National Performing Arts Center of...
    6.11.2015
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    Yrjö Prize 2015 goes to Ulf Krokfors

    Bassist, composer and conductor Ulf Krokfors has received this year’s Yrjö Prize.
    5.11.2015