N E W S
May 2024
Joonas gets excellent review after his Helsinki Philharmonic debut.
"Joonas Pitkänen impressed at fun English short concert
Joonas Pitkänen is a well-kept secret in the Finnish conducting world. Last Friday he made his debut at the Music Centre.
....based on what we've heard and seen, I wouldn't be surprised if his Music Centre debut is followed by more engagements very soon....
...Pitkänen exudes natural gravitas and the economic podium action is pleasing to watch. Without having followed the rehearsals, I dare say that the communication with the eager musicians has been excellent...
...there is a musical grip in everything he does."
- Hufvudstadsbladet (Link to the review)
E V E N T S
A P R
26
April 26, 2024
Symphony Concert
with Helsinki Philharmonic
Helsinki, Finland
J U N
13
June 13, 2024
Symphony Concert
with Filarmonica "Mihail Jora"
Bacau, Romania
November 2023
Joonas wins a distinction in the 11th Grzegorz Fitelberg International Competition for Conductors. The competition received over 250 applications and 50 were invited for the auditions. The jury consisted of internationally reclaimed condutors, managers and directors of music institutions such as Lawrence Foster, Michal Nesterowicz and Dmitry Sitkovetsky.
April 2023
1st prize ex aequo in Cítta de Brescia - Giancarlo Facchinetti conducting competition!
Joonas wins 1st prize ex aequo with Ukranian conductor Nataliia Stets in the competition organised by Dédalo ensemble in Brescia Italy. Prize includes concerts in Italy, Romania and Czech Republic with orchestras like Hradec Kralove Philharmonic Orchestra and I Solisti Aquilani.
JOONAS
PITKÄNEN
Conductor
