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The Lahti Symphony Orchestra (Sinfonia Lahti) is a Finnish orchestra, based in the city of Lahti. The orchestra is resident at the Sibelius Hall. The orchestra was founded in 1910, and placed under the control of the Lahti municipality in 1949.

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Past chief conductors of the orchestra have included Ulf Söderblom (1985-1988). Osmo Vänskä became principal guest conductor of the orchestra in 1985, and chief conductor in 1988. During his tenure, he and the orchestra have achieved wide acclaim, particularly with performances and recordings of Sibelius. [1] [2] [3] Other recordings by Vänskä and the orchestra include music of Robert Kajanus [4] and Einojuhani Rautavaara. [5] Vänskä concluded his tenure as Chief Conductor in 2008 and became Conductor Laureate of the orchestra.

Jukka-Pekka Saraste served as artistic advisor to the orchestra from August 2008 to July 2011. In April 2009, the orchestra announced the appointment of Okko Kamu as its next chief conductor, as of the autumn of 2011, after the conclusion of Saraste's tenure as artistic advisor. Kamu's initial contract was through the spring of 2014. [6] In November 2012, the orchestra announced the extension of Kamu's contract through the end of July 2016, [7] at which time Kamu concluded his tenure as principal conductor.

In August 2015, the orchestra announced the appointment of Dima Slobodeniouk as its next principal conductor, effective in the autumn of 2016, with an initial contract of 3 seasons. [8] In April 2018, the orchestra announced the extension of Slobodeniouk's contract with the orchestra through 31 July 2021, [9] at which time he concluded his Lahti tenure. [10]

In December 2018, Anja Bihlmaier first guest-conducted the orchestra. In September 2019, the orchestra announced the appointment of Bihlmaier as its next principal guest conductor, effective with the 2020-2021 season, with an initial contract of 3 seasons. Bihlmaier is the first female conductor named to the post. [11]

In 2015, Dalia Stasevska first guest-conducted the orchestra. [12] In May 2020, the orchestra announced the appointment of Stasevska as its next principal conductor, effective with the 2021-2022 season, with an initial contract of 3 seasons. Stasevska is the first female conductor to be named chief conductor of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra. [10] In March 2023, Sinfonia Lahti announced an extension of Stasevska's contract through 31 July 2025, [13] [14] at which time she is scheduled to conclude her Sinfonia Lahti tenure. [15] [16]

In January 2024, the orchestra announced the appointment of Hannu Lintu as its new artistic partner, effective with the autumn of 2025, with an open-ended contract whilst the orchestra searches for a new chief conductor. [15] [16]

Kalevi Aho was appointed composer-in-residence for the orchestra in 1992, and the orchestra has recorded many of his recent works.

Lahti Symphony Orchestra Elina Vahala ja Okko Kamu, Sinfonia Lahti, Naantalin Musiikkijuhlat, Naantalin kirkko, Naantali, 8.6.2011.jpg
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References

  1. ↑ Andrew Clements (2003-05-23). "Sibelius: The Oceanides; Fragments from a Suite for Orchestra; Cassazione etc: Lahti Symphony/ Vanska". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  2. ↑ Andrew Clements (2007-03-16). "Sibelius: The Origin of Fire; Rakastava; Sandels; etc, Hakala/ Nyman/ YL Male Voice Choir/ Lahti SO/ Vanska". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  3. ↑ Andrew Clements (2007-10-26). "Sibelius Edition Vol 1: Tone Poems, Lahti SO/ Vanska/ Gothenburg SO/ Jarvi". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  4. ↑ Andrew Clements (2004-06-18). "Kajanus: Finnish Rhapsody; Kullervo's Funeral March; Sinfonietta; Aino: Lahti Symphony/ Vanska". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  5. ↑ Andrew Clements (2004-07-23). "Rautavaara: Violin Concerto; Symphony No 8: Kuusisto/ Lahti Symphony/ Vänskä". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  6. ↑ "Okko Kamu to be principal conductor of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra from the autumn of 2011" (Press release). Sinfonia Lahti. 28 April 2009. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  7. ↑ "Okko Kamu to continue as principal conductor of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra until 2016" (Press release). Sinfonia Lahti. 19 November 2012. Archived from the original on 26 April 2014. Retrieved 2013-11-03.
  8. ↑ "Dima Slobodeniouk has been appointed as Principal Conductor of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, starting in autumn 2016" (Press release). Sinfonia Lahti. 17 August 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-25.
  9. ↑ "Slobodeniouk continues as principal conductor of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra" (Press release). Lahti Symphony Orchestra. 25 April 2018. Retrieved 2018-05-26.
  10. 1 2 "Dalia Stasevska to become Chief Conductor of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra from 2021/22 season" (Press release). Lahti Symphony Orchestra. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  11. ↑ "Anja Bihlmaier to become Principal Guest Conductor of Lahti Symphony Orchestra in autumn 2020" (Press release). Lahti Symphony Orchestra. 19 September 2019. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  12. ↑ Anne Honkanen (2020-05-20). "Dalia Stasevskasta Sinfonia Lahden uusi ylikapellimestari". Etelä-Suomen Sanomat. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  13. ↑ "Dalia Stasevska jatkaa Sinfonia Lahden ylikapellimestarina" (Press release). Lahti Symphony Orchestra. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  14. ↑ "Dalia Stasevska extends contract with Lahti Symphony Orchestra to 2025" (Press release). HarrisonParrott. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  15. 1 2 "Hannu Lintu Sinfonia Lahden taiteelliseksi partneriksi" (Press release). Sinfonia Lahti. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  16. 1 2 "Hannu Lintu appointed Artistic Partner of Lahti Symphony Orchestra" (Press release). HarrisonParrott. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
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