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Sakari Oramo and Annsi Karttunen bring Northern lights and folklore to the Philharmonie, closing on a touch of Czech optimism with Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony.

The Barbican and BBC welcome the Finn to the exclusive pantheon of the order of “Total Immersion” – a full day devoted to the music of a single living composer. 

John Storgårds and the BBC Philharmonic offer an intriguing autumnal programme of freezing delights. 

À la tête de l'Orchestre de Paris et de l'Ensemble intercontemporain réunis, le chef d'orchestre et compositeur a dirigé un superbe programme 100% finlandais (Sibelius-Lindberg-Saariaho).