Uusinta Ensemble is a contemporary music ensemble founded in 1998 in Helsinki. In addition to its native country Finland, Uusinta Ensemble has performed in USA, Russia, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Austria, France and Spain. The Artistic Director of Uusinta Ensemble is composer Jarkko Hartikainen.
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UPCOMING CONCERTS
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PAST EVENTS
To see a complete list of all Uusinta Ensemble's past events and world premieres, please click here |
NEWS
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NEW ALBUM RELEASES
Osmo Tapio Räihälä: Zensolence Uusinta Ensemble and Maria Puusaari are part of composer Osmo Tapio Räihälä's new album Zensolence. The album diving into synesthesia consists of vocal and chamber music works as well as live electronics. It contains Räihälä's compositions from more than ten years. The album also features soprano Olga Heikkilä, kantele artist Eija Kankaanranta and Kamus Quartet. It was published by Austrian KAIROS. The album is available for purchase as a physical copy and has also been released on streaming services such as Spotify. |
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Beat Furrer: Duos for violin/viola & piano
Ernst von Siemens Music Prize 2018 laureate Beat Furrer is one of the most influential composers of our time. He turns 70 this year. On April 26, 2024, Uusinta Publishing Ltd. released Uusinta Ensemble's new two-track EP featuring Beat Furrer's duets for violin/viola and piano, for streaming services only. The meditative 'Lied' for violin and piano (1993) is performed by Uusinta Ensemble's violinist Maria Puusaari and pianist Emil Holmström. The second track, a virtuoso piece 'a due' for viola and piano (1998) gets its first official recording with this album, performed by Max Savikangas, viola, and Emil Holmström, piano. The album was recorded at the Sello Hall, Espoo, Finland by Markku Veijonsuo, who also produced and edited the recording. The album is available on Spotify – enjoyable listening! |
Photo credit: David Furrer 2014.
Album cover design: Lauri Toivio / Uusinta Publishing Ltd. |
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UUSINTA 25: JUBILEE on YouTube Uusinta Ensemble's 25th anniversary concert is now on YouTube. The Concert was recorded on 3 Ferbruary 2024 in Helsinki Music Centre, Paavo hall. Below you can download the concert programme. 
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GRAMMY AWARD 2024 Uusinta Ensemble, conductor Nils Schweckendiek and Helsinki Chamber Choir have been awarded with Grammy for the album Kaija Saariaho: Reconnaissance (BIS Records) in the Best Choral Performance category. Reconnaissance includes Kaija Saariaho's choral music. The now late composer was herself involved in the making of the album, which was released in June 2023. Uusinta Ensemble is grateful and proud to be a part of honouring the music and memory of Kaija Saariaho with this album. |
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