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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A guide to Finnish summer festivals 2022

Once again, it's time to draw out your calendars and take a look at this year’s...
Teemu Fiilin, 30.5.2022
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Cecilia Damström, Linda Fredriksson, Yona and Eevil Stöö awarded Teosto Prize

The Teosto Prize for 2022 was awarded to four pieces of music, including Linda Fredriksson's "Juniper"...
Music Finland, 19.5.2022
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Joel Järventausta’s Sunfall commissioned by LSO premiered this week

London Symphony Orchestra will premiere a new commissioned work by contemporary composer Joel Järventausta this week...
Music Finland, 30.3.2022
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In memoriam: Jaakko Kuusisto 1974 – 2022

Violinist, composer and conductor Jaakko Kuusisto has passed away at the age of 48. Kuusisto was...
Music Finland, 28.2.2022
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Sanna Salmenkallio receives Harpa Award for her music for the film Aalto

Composer Sanna Salmenkallio was awarded the Nordic Harpa Film Music Prize on Saturday 12 February 2022....
Music Finland, 12.2.2022
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In memoriam: Paavo Heininen 1938 – 2022

January 19th 2022 brought us the news about the passing of major Finnish contemporary composer Paavo...
Music Finland, 19.1.2022
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Music Finland staff picks: Our favourite Finnish albums of 2021

It’s time to look back on the year in Finnish music: Which albums have the great...
Music Finland, 20.12.2021