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Santtu-Matias Rouvali appointed as Principal Conductor of The Philharmonia Orchestra

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From Game of Thrones to public schools: Meet vocal folk hop originators Tuuletar

Neither folk nor a cappella music is a hang-up for GoT-approved 'vocal folk hop' originators Tuuletar....
Mikael Mattila, 9.5.2019
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A guide to Finnish summer festivals 2019

Summer is already looming despite the chilly weather, so it's time to draw out your calendars,...
Teemu Fiilin, Pietu Arvola, 13.5.2019
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Solju's debut album awarded Best International Indigenous Release of 2019​

Sámi group Solju's first album was awarded "Best International Indigenous Release 2019" at a Canadian festival for...
Music Finland, 20.5.2019
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New Rock and Metal from Finland

On this frequently updated playlist we pick out the most exciting new rock and metal releases that Finland has to offer.
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Conductors on the move

Recently, there have been several interesting announcements concerning Finnish conductors. International appointments have been published both...
Tuuli Elo, 10.5.2019
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Ten musicians in a deep search for knowledge – Waste of Space Orchestra’s commissioned noise from the Wastement

What happens when two distinguished Finnish underground metal acts Oranssi Pazuzu and Dark Buddha Rising join...
Jukka Hätinen, 28.3.2019
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BBC commissions orchestral work from Outi Tarkiainen for the Proms

Composer Outi Tarkiainen's work commissioned by the BBC Philharmonic will have a premiere at the BBC Proms and major...
Music Finland, 3.5.2019