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    • Mälkki, Salonen and Saariaho nominated for classical Grammys

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    Finnish megahits Sandstorm and Freestyler hit 25

    Two Finnish megahits, "Freestyler" by Bomfunk MC’s and "Sandstorm" by Darude, both celebrated their 25th birthdays...
    Teemu Fiilin, 29.10.2024
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    New and noteworthy pop, rock, indie, electronic and metal albums

    As the summer season begins to end and the nights get shorter and darker, the upcoming...
    14.8.2013
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    Martti Talvela Award to Waltteri Torikka

    Waltteri Torikka has been awarded the Martti Talvela Award, one of the most important opera prizes...
    5.8.2013
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    Clubbed to life

    While limited by size and location, the Helsinki club scene is now blooming with new entries....
    26.7.2013
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    Mokoma and Lost Society added to the line-up of Japan’s Loud park festival

    Finnish thrash metal bands Mokoma and Lost Society have been added to the line-up of Loud...
    24.7.2013
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    Opera Australia announces Pietari Inkinen as new conductor for The Melbourne Ring

    Opera Australia has appointed conductor Pietari Inkinen to lead the production of The Melbourne Ring Cycle...
    9.7.2013
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    Henrik Otto Donner has passed away

    Sad news today: Otto Donner has passed away.
    28.6.2013
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    Kardemimmit will tour US in September

    Folk music quartet Kardemimmit will head for their first US tour this September. The group will...
    25.6.2013
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    New and noteworthy world and folk albums for the summer

    New folk albums to accompany the sweet and warm summer include releases by Tero Hyväluoma, Juuri...
    25.6.2013
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    “The Finnish Line” presents all-Finnish programme at this year’s LIFEM festival

    Finland is the focus of this year's London International Festival of Exploratory Music (LIFEM) at Kings...
    25.6.2013
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    A midsummer night’s beat

    We’re a few hours away from Midsummers eve, and a week away from the start of...
    20.6.2013
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    Tommi Grönlund receives the Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts 2013

    Minimal electronic label Sähkö Recordings is celebrating 20 years and its founder Tommi Grönlund was granted...
    20.6.2013
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    Nordic Music Days celebrates 125 years

    In October 2013, it is Finland’s turn to arrange the Nordic Music Days, a festival for...
    19.6.2013