Role

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Conductor  

Period

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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Olli Pohjola is a Finnish classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a conductor, composer, and pianist. Born on May 22, 1972, in Helsinki, Finland, Pohjola showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He went on to study at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music. Pohjola's career as a conductor began in 1996 when he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. He held this position until 2003 and during this time, he conducted numerous concerts and recordings with the orchestra. In 2003, he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he held until 2011. During his tenure with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Pohjola conducted many successful concerts and recordings, including a critically acclaimed recording of Sibelius's Kullervo Symphony. In addition to his work as a conductor, Pohjola is also an accomplished composer. He has written numerous works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo instruments. His compositions have been performed by many orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. As a pianist, Pohjola has performed extensively both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. He has performed with many orchestras, including the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also performed in many chamber music festivals around the world, including the Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival in Finland and the Festival de Musique de Menton in France. Pohjola's career has been marked by many highlights and achievements. In 2001, he was awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a Finnish citizen. In 2005, he was awarded the Finnish State Prize for Music, which is awarded annually to a Finnish musician who has made a significant contribution to Finnish music. In 2009, he was awarded the Sibelius Medal, which is awarded by the Sibelius Society of Finland to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the promotion of Sibelius's music. One of Pohjola's most memorable performances was his conducting of Sibelius's Kullervo Symphony with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra in 2007. The performance was recorded and released on CD, and it received critical acclaim both in Finland and internationally. The performance was praised for its energy, precision, and emotional depth. Another memorable performance by Pohjola was his conducting of Mahler's Symphony No. 2 with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in 2002. The performance was recorded and released on CD, and it received critical acclaim for its emotional intensity and technical precision. Pohjola's career has been marked by a commitment to promoting Finnish music both in Finland and internationally. He has conducted many works by Finnish composers, including Sibelius, Rautavaara, and Salonen. He has also commissioned and premiered many works by Finnish composers, including Magnus Lindberg, Kaija Saariaho, and Einojuhani Rautavaara. In addition to his work as a musician, Pohjola is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and at the Tampere Conservatory.

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