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Susanna Mälkki
classical
Finnish conductor and cellist born in Helsinki in 1969, known as a specialist in contemporary music and a pioneer woman conductor in her field. She served as Music Director of the Ensemble intercontemporain from 2006-2013 and was Chief Conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic from 2016-2023. Mälkki is sought-after at the highest level with major symphony orchestras and opera houses worldwide, praised for her theatrical instinct, clarity of vision, and ability to draw vivid drama from the score.Browse all performers