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6 works of music nominated for 2023 Teosto Prize
Six works of music were nominated for the 2023 Teosto Prize, said Finnish Composers’ Copyright Society Teosto in a press release on Wednesday.
The nominees are…
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Politically charged Berlinale film festival opens in Berlin
Political themes in an "emotionally whiplashed time" are set to dominate the Berlin film festival, which opened on Thursday, as the Berlinale returns in full…
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70% female composers see music industry is unequal: survey
As many as 70% of female lyricists and composers feel that the music industry is unequal, whereas the corresponding figure for men is only 32%, according to a survey…
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Candelaria, Rimkevitch selected for Young Singers’ Programme
Sopranos Iris Candelaria and Elisaveta Rimkevitch have been selected for the Young Singers’ Programme, launched in autumn 2022 by the Finnish National Opera and the…
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4 Oscar wins for Germany’s ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’
German anti-war movie "All Quiet on the Western Front" won four Oscars at a star-studded ceremony on Sunday night, but missed out on the top Best Picture gong,…
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Havis Amanda statue to be renovated
The 115-year-old Havis Amanda sculpture will be transferred to be conserved after May Day, as part of renovations performed on the fountain and its surroundings, said the…
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Academician of Arts title goes to Peltola, Saariaho, Vaara
President Sauli Niinistö has awarded the title of Academician of Arts to playwright, theatre director, dramaturge Sirkku Peltola, composer Kaija Saariaho and…
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Easter celebration begins amid festivity, gift trades
The Easter celebration has begun on Friday across the country through marking the Good Friday amidst festivity and joys.
People will be seen to wear new Easter clothes…
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Charcoal grills, open fires banned in Suomenlinna
The authorities concerned have strictly prohibited the use of charcoal grills or making any open fire in Suomenlinna as a move to prevent fire incidents at the World…
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Young Finnish conductor appointed to prestigious Paris Orchestra
The 24-year old Sibelius Academy graduate won't take up his job until 2022 but in the meantime he's had another job contract in Oslo extended until the end of 2027!…
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