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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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New and noteworthy world and folk albums for the end of 2015

New and noteworthy folk and world albums for the end of the year! Releases by Sväng...
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Finnish folk and world professionals networked in Berlin

Eight Finnish music professionals representing the folk and world music scene took part in a networking...
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Kimmo Pohjonen’s Sensitive Skin at number two on WMCE chart

Kimmo Pohjonen’s latest album Sensitive Skin climbs to position number two on World Music Charts Europe...
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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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Finnish jenkka song took over Japan’s department stores

If you’re visiting Japanese department stores this Christmas, there’s a big chance you’ll end up hearing...
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Arnold Chiwalala Band performs at Taiwan’s National Performing Arts Center

Arnold Chiwalala Band will perform tomorrow, Saturday November 7, at the National Performing Arts Center of...
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Yrjö Prize 2015 goes to Ulf Krokfors

Bassist, composer and conductor Ulf Krokfors has received this year’s Yrjö Prize.
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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...