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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
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