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World premiere of Enno Poppe’s ‘Fett’ plus Syzmanowswki & Sibelius with the HPO

On May 10, Susanna Mälkki leads the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra in the world premiere of Enno Poppe’s Fett, a co-commission with the HPO, the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. A greatly anticipated world premiere, the German[…]

‘Bartók: The Wooden Prince; The Miraculous Mandarin Suite’ now available for pre-order

Susanna Mälkki’s premiere recording with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring Béla Bartók’s The Wooden Prince and The Miraculous Mandarin, is now available for pre-order. During her first season as Chief Conductor in 2016-17, Ms. Mälkki and the ensemble[…]

Strauss’ iconic ‘Also sprach Zarathustra’ with the Wiener Symphoniker

On April 25, 26 & 27, Susanna Mälkki conducts the Wiener Symphoniker in two riveting programs featuring works by Wagner, Bartók, and Strauss. The program for the concerts on April 25 & 26, feature pianist Andreas Haefliger, who brings his “rich and varied tonal[…]

Watch Susanna Mälkki conduct ‘Turangalîla Symphony’ with Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France

Susanna Mälkki recently conducted Messiaen’s epic Turangalîla Symphony with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, marking her second time this season. As Principal Guest Conductor, she also returned to conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in Messiaen’s[…]

Tour with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra & violinist Pekka Kuusisto

This month, Susanna Mälkki tours with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra to Dortmund, Vienna, Amsterdam, and Poland. Before they embark on the tour, Ms. Mälkki leads the HPO at the Helsinki Music Centre on April 3 & 4, featuring violinist Akiko Suwanai. Ms. Suwanai[…]