The latest In the Spotlight Contemporary Classical New Artists to Follow
  • News
  • Contemporary & Classical

In memoriam: Kaija Saariaho 1952 – 2023

Composer and Academician of Arts Kaija Saariaho died at home in Paris on June 2, exhausted...
Music Finland, 6.6.2023
  • News
  • Contemporary & Classical

Maija Kauhanen and Petri Kumela nominated for Nordic Council Music Prize 2023

Finland’s nominees for the Nordic Council Music Prize 2023 are Maija Kauhanen and Petri Kumela.
Music Finland, 23.5.2023
  • News
  • Contemporary & Classical

Jenaer Philharmonie premiers Osmo Tapio Räihälä's new work

In Jena, Germany, the Jenaer Philharmonie has a focus on Finnish music on May 25. Composer...
Music Finland, 17.5.2023
  • News
  • Contemporary & Classical

Discover our two new contemporary music playlists

We have replaced our "Contemporary composers and musicians" playlist with two new playlists, showcasing the most...
Music Finland, 16.5.2023
  • News
  • Hard Rock & Metal

A guide to Finnish summer festivals 2023

Are you planning to go to music festivals abroad this summer? Known for its long days...
Teemu Fiilin, 15.5.2023
  • News
  • Indie & Electronic

Teosto Prize 2023 given to Mikko Sarvanne, Draama-Helmi, Sanna Ahvenjärvi and Tapio Lappalainen

The 2023 Teosto Prize is awarded to three works of music. This year's prize winning works...
Music Finland, 28.4.2023
  • News
  • Contemporary & Classical

Music Finland participates in the ACDA choir conference for the first time

Music Finland makes a new opening to the American choral music market by participating in the...
Music Finland, 10.2.2023
  • News
  • Contemporary & Classical

Northern Connection initiative starts with premieres in March

Northern Connection, a new project connecting contemporary music composers, ensembles and festivals in the northern region,...
Teemu Fiilin, 7.2.2023
  • News
  • Hard Rock & Metal

Music Finland staff picks: Our favourite Finnish albums of 2022

We take one final look at 2022 to choose our favourite albums of the year gone...
Music Finland, 15.12.2022
  • News
  • Contemporary & Classical

Celebrate Kaija Saariaho’s 70th birthday with new playlist and articles

This year marks the 70th birthday of renowned Finnish contemporary composer Kaija Saariaho. Celebrate the occasion...
Music Finland, 27.10.2022
  • News
  • Contemporary & Classical

Status network releases report on art music in the Nordics

Today, the collaborative network STATUS has released the findings of an investigation into the environment and...
Music Finland, 21.9.2022
  • News
  • Contemporary & Classical

Northern Connection strengthens Nordic cooperation in contemporary music

Northern Connection is a new and innovative project that aims to connect Nordic countries and Scotland...
Music Finland, 8.9.2022