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‘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[…]

Two concert series with the Los Angeles Philharmonic

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[…]

Mälkki conducts Strauss and Bergman in Finland

Susanna Mälkki leads the Helsinki Philharmonic in a richly varied programme including Richard Strauss’ Oboe Concerto, with soloist Alexei Ogrintchouk, and the composer’s Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, his romantic and sweeping operatic masterpiece. Between these[…]