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Spring 2015: The latest works in our music library

Despite the dark wintertime Finnish composers have been active and productive.
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Contemporary music festival Musica nova Helsinki begins

Musica nova Helsinki, Finland’s biggest festival of contemporary music, will run in 2015 from February 6...
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Magnus Lindberg’s work to be premiered at Carnegie Hall’s opening gala

Magnus Lindberg's new commissioned work will be world premiered during the opening gala of Carnegie Hall's...
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Sibelius celebrations in Germany start with Berlin Philharmonic

The Berlin Philharmonic and Sir Simon Rattle will play the whole cycle of Jean Sibelius Symphonies...
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New albums in shades of dark and bright

New albums are bringing out the recent works by Sebastian Fagerlund, rarely heard piano music by...
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Three visions of classical music for the 2020s

What will the domain of classical music and contemporary music be like in the 2020s? How...
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Magnus Lindberg’s new work is a comment for the freedom of speech

Magnus Lindberg’s newest work, Accused for a soprano soloist and orchestra, will be premiered at the...