Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra Appoints Kristian Sallinen as the Next Chief Conductor
Kristian Sallinen has been appointed Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. He will begin his three-year term in August 2027, following the tenure of British conductor Matthew Halls. Sallinen will conduct a minimum of 7–8 programmes each season alongside other projects and will become the thirteenth Chief Conductor in the Finnish orchestra’s 96-year history.
Finnish Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra appointed Matthew Halls as its next Chief Conductor
“I am humbled and thrilled to accept this position and I look forward to our many exciting collaborations over the coming seasons. Within minutes of our first rehearsal, I was captivated by the orchestra’s extraordinary musicianship, their inspiring work ethic and energising desire to explore. It will be a great privilege to serve the orchestra and participate to the vibrant cultural life in Tampere,” says Matthew.
