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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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    Anssi Karttunen is the new Artistic Director of Musica nova Helsinki

    Cellist Anssi Karttunen has been appointed as Artistic Director of Musica nova Helsinki festival and Johan...
    8.5.2013
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    The Polar Music Prize 2013 to Kaija Saariaho and Youssou N’Dour

    The Laureates of the Polar Music Prize 2013 are composer Kaija Saariaho and singer Youssou N’Dour...
    7.5.2013
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    Joonas Haavisto Trio made a succesful debut in Japan

    Joonas Haavisto Trio’s debut in Japan proved to be a success, as the band played an...
    3.5.2013
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    This summer’s upcoming jazz concerts

    Upcoming shows by Eero Koivistoinen Quartet, Kokko Quartet, Sid Hille's Infinita Quintet and more.
    3.5.2013
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    New and noteworthy jazz albums for May

    Again we listed new and upcoming jazz albums for you to hear. New recordings coming up...
    3.5.2013
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    Iiro Rantala to perform at E.S.T. Symphony concert

    It has been five years since the magical Swedish pianist Esbjörn Svensson left us. The Royal...
    2.5.2013
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    Amorphis’ latest album Circle is climbing the charts

    It seems that the Finnish metal pioneers Amorphis are on a roll with their latest album...
    30.4.2013
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    Ensiferum sign with Metal Blade Records

    Metal band Ensiferum has signed a worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records, and a new album...
    25.4.2013
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    Mikko Franck appointed as the next Chief Conductor of Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France

    Mikko Franck has been appointed as the next Chief Conductor of Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France....
    22.4.2013
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    Tuomas Kantelinen’s score for The Purge won the Nordic Film Composer Award

    Tuomas Kantelinen has won this year’s HARPA - Nordic Film Composer Award for his music score...
    22.4.2013
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    Saariaho CD’s awarded and released

    A CD of Kaija Saariaho’s D'om le vrai sens, Laterna Magica and Leino Songs has won...
    18.4.2013
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    Paavali Jumppanen returns to Australia in May

    Internationally celebrated pianist Paavali Jumppanen will visit Australia for the 4th time in May as part...
    18.4.2013