Helsinki Orchestral Society

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Helsinki Orchestral Society

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Robert Kajanus
In 1882 he founded the Helsinki Orchestral Society, the first complete symphony orchestra in Finland; in 1914 it united with the state’s symphony orchestra. He remained its conductor until 1932 and became known as the authoritative interpreter of the works of his friend Jean Sibelius. Kajanus also founded choral and…
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In 1882 he founded the Helsinki Orchestral Society, the first complete symphony orchestra in Finland; in 1914 it united with the state’s symphony orchestra. He remained its conductor until 1932 and became known as the authoritative interpreter of the works of his friend Jean Sibelius. Kajanus also founded choral and…
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