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Joel Järventausta and Aili Järvelä receive 2026 Teosto Prize

The winners of the 2026 Teosto Prize are Joel Järventausta and Aili Järvelä.
Music Finland, 16.4.2026
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A New Database Brings Contemporary Music into the Classroom

A database of over 150 pedagogical works is helping to integrate contemporary Finnish music more firmly...
Music Finland, The Society of Finnish Composers, 10.4.2026
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Lauri Supponen appointed Composer in Residence at hcmf// 2026

Composer Lauri Supponen has been appointed Composer in Residence for 2026 at the Huddersfield Contemporary Music...
Music Finland, 9.4.2026
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Listen to our Kalevala Day playlist

Get to know some of the Finnish bands, artists and composers inspired by Kalevala!
Music Finland, 27.2.2026
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Composer Panu Aaltio wins the 2026 Harpa Award

Finnish composer Panu Aaltio has won the prestigious Nordic Harpa Film Music Award for his score...
Music Finland, 14.2.2026
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Cecilia Damström brings Sámi culture to the forefront of contemporary opera

Composer Cecilia Damström's new opera Ovllá highlights the history and identity of the Sámi people.
Music Finland, 6.2.2026
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Kalevi Aho's music wins international awards

Composer Kalevi Aho's latest album has won the prestigious International Classical Music Award in the contemporary...
Music Finland, 30.1.2026
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Music Finland Staff Picks: Our favourite Finnish albums of 2025

What are the favorite Finnish albums of 2025, chosen by the Music Finland staff? Find out...
Music Finland, 11.12.2025
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Tytti Arola nominated for the Gaudeamus Award 2026

Finnish composer Tytti Arola has been nominated for the Gaudeamus Award 2026.
Music Finland, 9.12.2025
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Esa-Pekka Salonen, MD$, Danitello and more nominated for 2026 Grammies

The Grammy nominees for 2026 include Finnish names from the classical and crossover music scenes, as...
Music Finland, 10.11.2025
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Pekka Kuusisto is the next Chief Conductor of Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra

Pekka Kuusisto, the Finnish violinist and conductor, becomes the next Chief Conductor of the renowned Tokyo...
Music Finland, 30.9.2025
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HCMF presents works by eight Finnish composers

The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (HCMF) features this year works by eight Finnish composers, performed by...
Music Finland, 16.9.2025