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Hannu Norjanen is a Finnish classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a conductor, pianist, and composer. Born on May 5, 1975, in Helsinki, Finland, Norjanen showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He went on to study music at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in piano performance. Norjanen's talent as a pianist was evident from an early age, and he quickly gained recognition for his virtuosic playing and musical sensitivity. He won several awards and competitions, including the first prize in the Finnish National Piano Competition in 1995 and the second prize in the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in 1996. In addition to his piano playing, Norjanen also developed a passion for conducting and composition. He studied conducting with Jorma Panula and composition with Eero Hämeenniemi at the Sibelius Academy, and went on to conduct several orchestras in Finland and abroad. Norjanen's conducting career took off in the early 2000s, when he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. He held this position from 2002 to 2007, and during his tenure, he led the orchestra in several critically acclaimed performances and recordings. He also conducted other orchestras in Finland, including the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. Norjanen's talent as a composer was also recognized early on, and he has written several works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo instruments. His compositions have been performed by orchestras and ensembles in Finland and abroad, and he has received several commissions for new works. One of Norjanen's most notable performances as a pianist was his debut with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in 1998, where he performed Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2. The performance was widely praised for Norjanen's sensitive and nuanced playing, and it helped to establish him as one of Finland's most promising young musicians. Norjanen has also performed as a soloist with other orchestras, including the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Lahti Symphony Orchestra. He has played a wide range of repertoire, from classical works by Mozart and Beethoven to contemporary pieces by Finnish composers such as Esa-Pekka Salonen and Magnus Lindberg. In addition to his work as a performer and composer, Norjanen has also been active as a teacher and mentor. He has taught piano and conducting at the Sibelius Academy and other institutions in Finland, and he has mentored several young musicians who have gone on to successful careers in music. Norjanen has received several awards and honors for his contributions to Finnish music. In 2003, he was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal, one of Finland's highest honors for cultural achievements. He has also been recognized by the Finnish Music Publishers Association and the Finnish Composers' Copyright Society for his contributions to Finnish music. Today, Norjanen continues to perform, compose, and conduct, and he remains an important figure in the Finnish classical music scene. His dedication to music and his passion for sharing it with others have made him a beloved and respected artist both in Finland and abroad.

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