Artists

New commissions for period instruments, fresh interpretations of old repertoire, courageous and innovative working methods, unique concepts that engage a diverse audience – FiBO offers all this while being an influential force in the Nordic cultural scene.

The Freiburger Barockorchester (FBO) is one of today's leading ensemble for historic performing practice. It has had a significant presence on the international music scene for more than 35 years, and continues to set musical standards with its concerts and recordings.

The RIAS Kammerchor Berlin is one of the most renowned professional choirs in the world. Numerous awards and prizes document the choir’s high international reputation.

Barokkanerne – Norwegian Baroque Ensemble, based in Oslo, is the result of a merger between Barokkanerne and the Norwegian Baroque Orchestra.

Festival Enseble Encanto House band is a platform for musicians to play chamber music.

The viola da gamba consort Eloisa Consort is made up of young active professional musicians who specialise in early music.

Justin Doyle is Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the RIAS Kammerchor Berlin

Gottfried von der Goltz has established himself in the international music scene as a Baroque violinist and as one of the Artistic Directors of the Freiburger Barockorchester (FBO). As common in the 18th century, he leads the FBO from the position of the concertmaster.

Petri Kumela has established himself as one of Finland's most versatile and interesting classical guitarists.

tours with leading baroque ensembles all over the world and is a member of the Freiburger Barochorckester.

One of the most recognisable Polish harpsichordists, winner of the “Polityka” weekly’s Passport Award.

has performed as a soloist in orchestral concerts, oratorios and masses. She is a member of Momentum Vocal Music and regularly performs with the Company of Music at the Vienna Konzerthaus.

Some 30 years have passed since Eero Palviainen, then a young guitar student, first picked up a Baroque lute.

The American violinist Anthony Marini, now living in Helsinki, is specialized in baroque music and is often seen as the concertmaster or soloist.

Laura Kajander (viola), has a strong background both as a chamber musician and as a baroque musician. At the moment, she is the general manager of the Finnish Baroque Orchestra, where she organizes everything from large symphonic concerts to intimate evenings of chamber music. During her time as the manager, the activities have found many new dimensions. Encanto Music was founded through the initiative of Laura Kajander.

Jadran Ducumb on Oslossa asuva englantilais-kroatialais-norjalainen luutisti, joka keväällä 2023 valittiin Barokkanernen, Norjalaisen barokkiyhtyeen, taiteeelliseksi johtajaksi.

Barokkanernen soolotrumpetisti jota kuullaan Saksalaisessa kirkossa 8. lokakuuta.

Dr Cecilia Oinas is a Finnish-Hungarian music theory lecturer, music scholar and classical pianist from the University of the Arts Helsinki Sibelius Academy.