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Hannu Pohjannoro scored success at Henri Dutilleux competition

Composer Hannu Pohjannoro’s (1963) work images, hommages was awarded at the 8th International Henri Dutilleux composition...
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Contemporary art music meets modern electronic at Musica nova Helsinki

Finland’s largest contemporary music festival Musica nova Helsinki takes over concert venues of the capital city...
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Grammy 2017 nominees include Nico Hartikainen, Johanna Rusanen, Esa-Pekka Salonen and John Storgårds

The Grammy nominees for 2017 have been announced.
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Music Finland staff picks: Favourite Finnish albums of 2016

When it comes to new music, 2016 was a glorious year for Finnish albums. Our staff...
Pietu Arvola, 10.1.2017
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Présences Festival focuses on Kaija Saariaho

In Paris, Présences Festival is exploring cosmopolitanism in contemporary music with Finnish-Parisian Kaija Saariaho as a...
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Operas and orchestras celebrate the centenary of Finland

In 2017, Finland has been independent country for hundred years. The centenary will be celebrated in...
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Tuuli Elo is Music Finland’s new Export Manager for classical and contemporary music

Tuuli Elo is Music Finland’s new Export Manager. Congratulations, Tuuli!
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New Finnish contemporary and classical albums for the autumn

New albums by Veli Kujala, Kreeta-Maria Kentala, Bergman Ensemble, Jaakko Kuusisto and many more. 
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Helsinki Chamber Choir tour the US

Helsinki Chamber Choir will premiere acclaimed Juilliard-trained composer Eugene Birman’s and librettist Scott Diel’s State of...
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Pietari Inkinen named chief conductor of DRP, Susanna Mälkki honoured by the French Ambassador

The Deutsche Radio Philharmonie has named Pietari Inkinen as its new Chief Conductor. Susanna Mälkki was honoured...
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Over 300 symphonies in – Leif Segerstam is still going strong

Saying that Leif Segerstam has been keeping it busy would be an understatement. The prolific composer...
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Composer Einojuhani Rautavaara has died

Composer Einojuhani Rautavaara, 87, has died. Rautavaara, who was one of the most notable and internationally...