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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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    Spring 2015: The latest works in our music library

    Despite the dark wintertime Finnish composers have been active and productive.
    13.4.2015
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    Busy times for Finnish choirs

    Two established Finnish choirs, Helsinki Chamber Choir (Helsingin kamarikuoro) and YL Male Voice Choir (Ylioppilaskunnan laulajat)...
    13.4.2015
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    Mikko Hassinen received the Teosto Prize

    The winner of this year’s Teosto Prize is Mikko Hassinen for his works on the album...
    10.4.2015
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    Aulis Sallinen celebrates 80th birthday

    Turning 80 on 9 April, Aulis Sallinen is still composing strong. Two new works will be...
    9.4.2015
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    Teemu Brunila co-wrote songs for Flo Rida

    Finnish songwriter and producer Teemu Brunila has written two songs for rap artist Flo Rida’s new...
    8.4.2015
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    Interview with Shava, the ambassadors of Suomi-Bhangra

    Shava is a band whose music is definitely unique: the group combines indian bhangra music with...
    1.4.2015
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    The Winners of the First Jean Sibelius Composition Competition announced

    The winners of the First Jean Sibelius Composition Competition were announced in Hämeenlinna, Finland on Wednesday...
    27.3.2015
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    Saariaho, Kortekangas, Kantelinen and more at the Finnish National Opera

    Kaija Saariaho’s third opera Émilie will have its first Finnish performance in April with soprano Camilla...
    25.3.2015
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    How rapper Elastinen came to collaborate with Snoop Dogg

    One of Finland’s most prominent rappers, Elastinen, is getting a surprising hip hop heavyweight to guest...
    25.3.2015
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    Magma’s first Finnish curator is Petri Kuljuntausta

    Magma is the new online platform which focuses on showcasing the Nordic contemporary music scene. The first...
    25.3.2015
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    Record number of Finns heading to jazzahead! 2015

    In this year's jazzahead! Music Finland organises a seminar and panel discussion, addressing the future scenarios and...
    24.3.2015
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    New jazz releases for the spring

    Finnish jazz is blossoming together with the waking spring and there's albums aplenty waiting to be...
    20.3.2015