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About Tampere Filharmonia

Comprising 97 musicians, the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the three full-width symphony orchestras in Finland, and known as a versatile and dynamic orchestra the local audience loves. The British conductor Matthew Halls began his three-year term as the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra in August 2023. He is the twelfth Chief Conductor of the orchestra, and the third foreign one.

The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra perfoms in the Tampere Hall, the largest concert and congress centre in the Nordics, with a seating capacity of 1,800. In addition to symphony concerts and the chamber music series, the orchestra also serves annually as an opera and ballet orchestra and performs regularly at the Tampere Biennale contemporary music festival.

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Media inquiries, interview requests

Contact:
Leena Mäki-Suominen
Communications, Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
Tel. +358 50 3887 168
Email: leena.maki-suominen@tampere.fi

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Van Cliburn winner Aristo Sham to make Tampere debut with French romantic programme

10.9.2026 This September, Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra takes audiences on a musical journey from the rich landscapes of French Romanticism to the sparkling fantasy worlds of Benjamin Britten and Igor Stravinsky. The orchestra will be joined by an exceptional line-up of internationally acclaimed artists whose careers are rapidly on the rise, including pianist Aristo Sham.
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Join our musical evening at Tampere Hall on 28 September

9.9.2026 Are you curious about what TPO's season 2026/27 programme has to offer? Would you like to exchange thoughts on music with Chief Conductor Matthew Halls, hear about the highlights of the autumn season, and get a preview of selected concerts coming up next spring?
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