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Spring 2015: The latest works in our music library

Despite the dark wintertime Finnish composers have been active and productive.
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Busy times for Finnish choirs

Two established Finnish choirs, Helsinki Chamber Choir (Helsingin kamarikuoro) and YL Male Voice Choir (Ylioppilaskunnan laulajat)...
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Mikko Hassinen received the Teosto Prize

The winner of this year’s Teosto Prize is Mikko Hassinen for his works on the album...
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Aulis Sallinen celebrates 80th birthday

Turning 80 on 9 April, Aulis Sallinen is still composing strong. Two new works will be...
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Teemu Brunila co-wrote songs for Flo Rida

Finnish songwriter and producer Teemu Brunila has written two songs for rap artist Flo Rida’s new...
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Interview with Shava, the ambassadors of Suomi-Bhangra

Shava is a band whose music is definitely unique: the group combines indian bhangra music with...
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The Winners of the First Jean Sibelius Composition Competition announced

The winners of the First Jean Sibelius Composition Competition were announced in Hämeenlinna, Finland on Wednesday...
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Saariaho, Kortekangas, Kantelinen and more at the Finnish National Opera

Kaija Saariaho’s third opera Émilie will have its first Finnish performance in April with soprano Camilla...
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How rapper Elastinen came to collaborate with Snoop Dogg

One of Finland’s most prominent rappers, Elastinen, is getting a surprising hip hop heavyweight to guest...
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Magma’s first Finnish curator is Petri Kuljuntausta

Magma is the new online platform which focuses on showcasing the Nordic contemporary music scene. The first...
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Record number of Finns heading to jazzahead! 2015

In this year's jazzahead! Music Finland organises a seminar and panel discussion, addressing the future scenarios and...
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New jazz releases for the spring

Finnish jazz is blossoming together with the waking spring and there's albums aplenty waiting to be...