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Composer Mioko Yokoyama: The quest for translating meaning

Helsinki-based Japanese composer Mioko Yokoyama has carved a niche for herself in Finnish contemporary music. For...
Santeri Kaipiainen, 30.1.2024
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Dalia Stasevska selected to NYT Breakout Stars 2023 list

Conductor Dalia Stasevska has been selected as one of the Breakout Stars of 2023 by the...
Music Finland, 18.12.2023
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Black Friday discount at Music Finland’s sheet music webstore

In need of new repertoire? Music Finland sheet music library at core.musicfinland.fi has a collection of...
Music Finland, 23.11.2023
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Grammy 2024 nominees include Helsinki Chamber Choir, MD$ and Ruuben

The list of Grammy nominees for 2024 includes Finnish names from classical and contemporary music scene...
Teemu Fiilin, 12.11.2023
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Three-year focus on Finland at UK's leading contemporary music event

Music Finland and Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (HCMF) have signed a three-year cooperation agreement, with which...
Music Finland, 9.10.2023
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Wennäkoski recording receives prestigious Gramophone Award

The album "Sigla" containing compositions by Lotta Wennäkoski has won the Gramophone award for the contemporary...
Music Finland, 5.10.2023
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The second premiere of Northern Connection took place at Ultima Festival

The Northern Connection initiative brings contemporary music professionals from Finland, Norway and Scotland to collaborate during...
Music Finland, 19.9.2023
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Three Finnish Composers nominated for Prix de Composition Musicale

Three Finnish composers have been nominated for the Prix de Composition Musicale prize of 75,000 euros....
Music Finland, 13.9.2023
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Ilari Hylkilä chosen as focus composer at Svensk Blåsmusikfestival

Svensk Blåsmusikfestival has selected Ilari Hylkilä as the focus composer of this year’s festival. The festival...
Music Finland, 8.9.2023
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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
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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
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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