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Janne Mertanen – Sibelius Piano Works released by Sony Classical

Finnish pianist Janne Mertanen has recorded all Sibelius’ piano works to a box of five CDs....
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Christel Lee wins Jean Sibelius Violin Competition

The finals of the 11th International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition ended on 3 December with a...
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Defunensemble defines its function with a double CD

Highly distinctive Finnish contemporary music ensemble, defunensemble, has released a double CD under the title Define...
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Composer Jouni Kaipainen has passed away

We have sad news today: composer Jouni Kaipainen has passed away at the age of 58....
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Music Finland’s new compilation focuses on contemporary and classical music

We’re proud to present the new 2CD compilation Aus Finnland – Klassische und zeitgenössiche musik. The...
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Networking trip: Finnish composers in Donaueschinger Musiktage Festival

In October, Music Finland organized a networking trip to Donaueschinger Music Festival in Germany, for six...
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Jukka Tiensuu’s Teoton premiered by Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra

Jukka Tiensuu’s new work receives its world premiere at LG Arts Center in Seoul, South Korea...
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Ondine at 30

”I was such a record fanatic that I didn’t think any sensible thoughts at all,” says...
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Finnish composers to be featured in Italy

Finnish classical and contemporary music is well presented in Italy during this autumn.
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Slobodeniouk named for Lahti Symphony Orchestra and Kuusisto for Australian Chamber Orchestra

Lahti Symphony Orchestra has named Dima Slobodeniouk as Chief Conductor, while Australian Chamber Orchestra Collective named Pekka...
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The recording of Kalevi Aho’s theremin and horn concertos won the ECHO Klassik award

The recording of composer Kalevi Aho’s theremin and horn concertos has won the prestigious ECHO Klassik...
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Bryce Dessner performs with Pekka Kuusisto at Our Festival

The National's Bryce Dessner will perform his own compositions with Finnish violinist and composer Pekka Kuusisto...