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The activities of the Finnish Baroque Orchestra (FiBO) have grown significantly over the past ten years, and it is therefore no surprise that the highlights of 2025 also feature large and record-breaking figures.

One of FiBO’s newest members, traverso player Ilkka Eronen, is naturally a skilled musician—but he is also, among other things, a talented knitter. Get to know Eronen better below.

Aira Maria Lehtipuu, who grew up in the Karelia region and went on to become a Baroque musician, is a familiar face to many concertgoers across Finland. Read below to learn more about Lehtipuu’s thoughts on musicianship and life beyond music.

Although music has surrounded Anna-Maaria Oramo since childhood, she might not have become a musician without one small awakening.

At FiBO, the role of outreach has been strengthened since last spring. But what exactly is outreach? Could it offer something new for you? Read below for our latest outreach updates.

Laura Kajander has been involved in the activities of the Finnish Baroque Orchestra (FiBO) for almost the entire existence of the ensemble, in a wide variety of roles. As the orchestra marked its 35th anniversary at the end of last year, it feels like a fitting moment to pause and reflect on the journey so far. Blog written in the autumn 2024.

Koillisen versoja – Where Are We Now?

The Finnish Baroque Orchestra is approaching the final stretch of its three-year Koillisen versoja regional project, looking back with gratitude and forward with excitement. What have we achieved? What will remain? As the new year begins, we take a moment to reflect on our project period and share our thoughts as this three-year journey comes to an end.

How did the Helsinki Chamber Choir’s and the Finnish Baroque Orchestra’s production of the Messiah end up in the national news coverage? Everything started with an opinion piece, cited below. (Some minor clarifications and additions have been made to the text, but the essence of the text is unchanged.)