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In addition to playing in the orchestra, FiBO violist Hanna Pakkala’s life includes interdisciplinary art projects, teaching, sound and energy healing, and cats. And besides her special skills as a violist, she has a few other, rather more unusual talents as well…

Soulmaidens, the first production of FiBO’s three-year collaboration with the Finnish National Opera, premieres at the Finnish National Opera’s Almi Hall on 8 October, with further performances on 9–10 October. In this text, directors Siljamari Heikinheimo and Niina Lindroos and musical director Marianna Henriksson explore the background of the work.

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.