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International Women’s Conducting Workshop 2018 in New York City

New York Conducting Institute (NYCI) is pleased to present the International Women’s Conducting Workshop with Maestro Janna Hymes, January 6-12th, 2018. Up to sixteen conductors will be selected as full participants, and up to ten auditors will be invited as observers …[…]

Broadway World: Susanna Malkki to Conduct New York Philharmonic in NYC Concert Premiere by Esa-Pekka Salonen

The New York Philharmonic will perform the New York Concert Premiere of The Marie-Josée Kravis Composer-in-Residence Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Helix, conducted by the Finnish composer’s compatriot Susanna Mälkki, Musical America’s 2017 Conductor of the Year. Ms.[…]

‘The sounds of Finland’ with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

On December 1, Susanna Mälkki conducts a thrilling programme of Finnish works by Sibelius, Salonen, and more with the HPO for the 100th Celebration of Finland’s independence. The concert, which will be live-streamed via yle.fi, also highlights the talents of[…]

Susanna Mälkki awarded the Nordic Council Music Prize 2017

Norden.org: Her brother, Mikko Mälkki, accepted the prize on her behalf at the award ceremony in Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, on 1 November. The Adjudication Committee wrote: “Susanna Mälkki is a versatile and dedicated maestro of both the classical and contemporary repertoire.[…]

Susanna Mälkki to continue as Chief Conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Susanna Mälkki will stay on as Chief Conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. Her three-year contract, which began in autumn 2016, includes a two-year extension option, allowing her to continue in her position as Chief Conductor until spring 2021. Gita Kadambi, General[…]