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Two albums conducted by Sakari Oramo nominated at BBC Music Magazine Awards

BBC Music Magazine Awards nominate recordings by Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra and Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, both conducted...
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Music Finland staff picks: Favourite Finnish albums of 2015

2015 was a great year for Finnish music releases. Such a great year that we decided...
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New book discusses contemporary opera in Finland

In their book Finland – A Nation of Opera editors Elke Albrecht and Eeva-Taina Forsius-Schibli provide...
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Finnish music figures send Jean Sibelius 150th birthday greetings

Happy birthday Sibelius!Finnish music figures send their regards to Jean Sibelius, whose 150th birthday is today....
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Kaija Saariaho’s busy beginning for 2016

There is no doubt that composer Kaija Saariaho has established herself as one of world’s most...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Music Finland’s new compilation focuses on contemporary and classical music

We’re proud to present the new 2CD compilation Aus Finnland – Klassische und zeitgenössiche musik. The...
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Networking trip: Finnish composers in Donaueschinger Musiktage Festival

In October, Music Finland organized a networking trip to Donaueschinger Music Festival in Germany, for six...
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Jukka Tiensuu’s Teoton premiered by Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra

Jukka Tiensuu’s new work receives its world premiere at LG Arts Center in Seoul, South Korea...