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One of the world's leading violinists, Julia Fischer, will hold a masterclass for students of the Finnish String Academy preparing for the national Juhani Heinonen Violin Competition.

Janne Malmivaara, Tanja Nisonen and Anni Pokki remain on the board. In addition, a steering group appointed by the Finnish Cultural Foundation has started its work.

The event took place at the Helsinki Music Centre on 17 December 2024 and consisted of a panel discussion and a concert.

The launch event will feature a concert by students from the Instrument Academies and a panel discussion with Esa-Pekka Salonen and Susanna Pettersson, among others. Advance registration is required to attend the event.

The Executive Director is responsible for the financial and organisational development of the Instrument Academies. Sulva-Vakkilainen will work in close cooperation with the three member associations, the String Academy, the Youth Piano Academy Finland and the Brass Academy.

The four-year support from the foundations will enable the String Academy, the Youth Piano Academy Finland and the Brass Academy to develop their activities in the longer term.