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.[…]
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[…]
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 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[…]
Launching her first season as Principal Guest Conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Susanna Mälkki leads this premiere ensemble in two concert series, the first features a mix of classical and contemporary repertoire. On October 27, 28 & 29 violinist Leila Josefowicz[…]