Why do Finnish conductors conquer the world? Britimemestro gets a clear answer to the question

Now it is a young generation to take Finland to the world map of classical music. Success is based on education, says conductors in the new series.

Finland is known worldwide for its conductors.

In recent years, new stars have emerged alongside older generations.

\”When it comes to people who have in -depth discussions mainly with their shoelaces, the phenomenon is worth the assessment,\” Lebrecht writes.

Esa-Pekka Salonen: \”The explanation is simple: education\”

The reasons for the success of small Finland at the top of classical music have been sought all the time.

– Why are there so many good conductors and musicians here? Collon asks.

– The explanation is simple: education, Salonen replies.

Provincial orchestras, which provide opportunities to young conductors, are also mentioned.

Finnish maestro legs on the ground

Nicholas Collon, who started as the Chief Conductor of the RSO in 2021, has become familiar with his Finnish colleagues for work. The series depicted in a tight schedule further deepened the relationship.

– I would say that in addition to their musicianship, Finnish conductors are united by the fact that they are pleasant people and have their feet on the ground. They are well -liked all over the world, and they impress regardless of culture, Collon sums up.

In the era of cuts in culture and education, the question remains whether the success story of Finnish conductors will continue in the future.

*Last episode of the Conductors series on Yle Theme on Thursday 30.1. at 21.03. The whole series is viewable**from Yle Arena **.*