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Premiere of Zinovjev's Taste of Metal in Helsinki

Hannu Lintu © Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra offers up a double-serving of Tchaikovsky, with Hannu Lintu and Daniel Lozakovich, alongside the world premiere of Sauli Zinovjev's First Symphony.
***11
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Saraste and the Helsinki Philharmonic in Hamburg

Jukka-Pekka Saraste and Pekka Kuusisto © Carolin Windel
The Helsinki Philharmonic’s winter visit to Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie offers a vivid portrait of Finnish musical identity at its most compelling.
****1
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From darkness to light: Beethoven 9 in Helsinki

The traditional end of year performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony took on extra significance in this, his 250th anniversary year. 
****1
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Hands across the Baltic

The music of Sibelius and Mahler may seem worlds apart, but this concert by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrating Finland's centenary, proved that opposites can attract.
***11
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Sibelius played to the manner born by the Helsinki PO

An all Sibelius concert played with precision and flair by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra fails to provide fresh insights into the composer's enigmatic works but violinist Christal Lee is a soloist to watch.
***11
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Gripping musical storytelling in Lahti

The Finnish forests, the creation of the world and a mythical hero were vividly brought to life in the opening concert of the 15th Sibelius Festival in Lahti
*****
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