Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra is one of the most adventurous orchestras in Europe and one of the best orchestras in a country that has more symphonies per capita than any other. Based in Helsinki, it is the primary radio orchestra of the Finnish Broadcasting Company (Yle).
The FRSO was founded in 1927 as a small studio ensemble at Finnish Radio, the state-owned broadcasting organization led by Erkki Linko. The orchestra grew over the next several decades, reaching symphony orchestra size in 1947, and now comprises about 90 members. Its repertory is made up primarily of Classical and Romantic works, but also includes those of the Post-Romantic, Modern, and contemporary eras. In its performances and recordings, the orchestra has become a significant advocate for contemporary Finnish composers. It premieres new works commissioned by the broadcasting company each year; during the 2018-2019 season, the FRSO premiered four such works.
Its first chief conductor was Toivo Haapanen, who held the post from 1929 until 1950. Other conductors for the FRSO include Paavo Berglund, Leif Segerstam, Okku Kamu, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, and Sakari Oramo. Hannu Lintu was named chief conductor in 2013, holding this post until 2021. Nicholas Collon was selected to become the chief conductor beginning in 2021. Under Saraste, tours became a regular practice for the orchestra and have taken it through Europe, Asia, the U.S., and the Canary Islands.
In addition to all of the FRSO's concerts being broadcast, the orchestra has made dozens of recordings. In 1939, the FRSO made its first recording, which is the only surviving recording of Jean Sibelius conducting. Other Finnish composers featured on FRSO releases include Leif Segerstam, Leevi Madetoja, Paavo Heininen, Joonas Kokkonen, Magnus Lindberg, Kaija Saariaho, Aarre Merikanto, Aulis Sallinen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Väinö Raitio, Jouni Kaipainen, Uuno Klami, and Eero Hämeenniemi. The orchestra has won several kudos, including two Grammophone awards: one in 2006 for Lindberg: Clarinet Concerto and the other in 2018 for Bartók: Violin Concertos. In 2019, the orchestra was heard on the Ondine album Kaija Saariaho: True Fire; Trans; Ciel d'hiver, which earned a Grammy award nomination. The FRSO has recorded mainly for the BIS and Ondine labels.
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Pohjola: Symphonies 1 & 2
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo
Classical - Lançado por Alba em 16 de jul. de 2012
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VILLA-LOBOS, H.: Introduction to Choros / Guitar Concerto / 12 Etudes (Korhonen, Finnish Radio Symphony, Oramo)
Timo Korhonen, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo
Classical - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 1995
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Raitio: Orchestral Works (Fantasia poetica, Fantasia estatica, The Swans, etc.
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Classical - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 1992
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HAKOLA, K.: Clarinet Concerto / Verdoyances Crepuscules / Diamond Street (Kriikku, Tukia, Finnish Radio Symphony, Oramo)
Kari Kriikku, Esa Tukia, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo
Classical - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 2005
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Vocal Recital: Mattila, Karita - WAGNER, R. / DVORAK, A. / VERDI, G. / STRAUSS II / SIBELIUS, J. / MADETOJA, L. / HOLLANDER, F. (Karita Live!)
Karita Mattila, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Peter Lerche, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 2000
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CRUSELL, B.H.: Clarinet Concertos Nos. 1-3 (Kriikku, Finnish Radio Symphony, Oramo)
Kari Kriikku, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo
Classical - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 2000
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Pingoud: Profeetta / Le Chant De L'Espace / Chantecler / Flambeaux Eteints / Diableries Galantes
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo
Classical - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 1996
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Wing on Wing
Esa-Pekka Salonen, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Classical - Lançado por Deutsche Grammophon (DG) em 1 de jan. de 2005
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John-Edward Kelly Plays Anders Eliasson
Arcos Orchestra, John Edward Kelly, Bob Versteegh, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Classical - Lançado por NEOS Music em 11 de mar. de 2013
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Aarre Merikanto : Orchestral Works
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Classical - Lançado por Fazer Records - Finlandia em 17 de jul. de 1987
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NORDGREN, P.H.: Symphonies Nos. 3 and 5 (Finish Radio Symphony, Oramo)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo
Classical - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 1999
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Elgar / Dvorák : Cello Concertos - Bartók : Rhapsody No.1
Arto Noras, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Classical - Lançado por Fazer Records - Finlandia em 24 de nov. de 1998
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Heimo Haitto Plays Sibelius
Heimo Haitto, Paavo Berglund, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Classical - Lançado por Finlandia Classics em 1 de jan. de 2013
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LINDBERG, M.: Feria / Corrente II / Arena (Finnish Radio Symphony, Saraste)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Classical - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 1998
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WEBER, C.M. von: Clarinet Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 / Clarinet Concertino / Clarinet Quintet (Kriikku)
Kari Kriikku, New Helsinki Quartet, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo
Classical - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 1997
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Sebastian Fagerlund: Drifts, Stonework & Guitar Concerto "Transit"
Ismo Eskelinen, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hannu Lintu
Classical - Lançado por BIS em 2 de mar. de 2018
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KLAMI, U.: Lemminkainen's Adventures on an Island / The Cobblers on the Heath / Karelian Rhapsody / A Karelian Market / In the Belly of Vipunen
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Petri Lindroos, Sakari Oramo, Polytech Male Choir
Classical - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 1995
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KAIPAINEN, J.: Symphony No. 2 / Oboe Concerto / Sisyphus Dreams
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Helen Jahren, Sakari Oramo
Classical - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 1995
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DEBUSSY, C.: Premiere rapsodie / TIENSUU, J.: Puro / KAIPAINEN, J.: Carpe diem! (Kriikku)
Kari Kriikku, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Avanti Chamber Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Classical - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 1991
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Society of Finnish Composers 50th Anniversary 1995, Vol. 3
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Leif Segerstam
Classical - Lançado por Ondine em 1 de jan. de 1996
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Peat, Smoke & Seaweed Storm
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka Harju, Matilda Kärkkäinen, Sakari Oramo, Dima Slobodeniouk
Classical - Lançado por Alba em 17 de mar. de 2014
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