Kajanus founded the Helsinki Orchestral Society, now the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, in 1882 after a disagreement with Martin Wegelius.
Performer Biography
The Lahti Symphony Orchestra has received multiple Gramophone Awards and Cannes Classical Awards for its recordings of works by Sibelius.
Performer Biography
Osmo Vänskä, the conductor, began his musical career as a respected clarinettist in the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra.
Composer Biography
Robert Kajanus, the composer, was one of ten children, but only four survived into adulthood.
Composer Biography
Kajanus was left-handed, which ultimately prevented him from pursuing a career as a violinist.
Performer Biography
The Helsinki University Chorus (YL), founded in 1883, is the oldest Finnish-language choir in Finland.
Performer Biography
Osmo Vänskä, the conductor, was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 2000 and the Royal Philharmonic Society Music Award in 2002 for his work with Sibelius and Nielsen's music.
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