Helsinki Metropolitan Orchestra China tour begins
Sasha Mäkilä and the Helsinki Metropolitan Orchestra are touring China on December 24, 2018 - January 3, 2019. The cities toured are Taicang, Yinchuan, Jinchang, Xi'an, Jiaxing, Cixi, Maanshan, Zhoushan Island and Shanghai. The orchestra will perform works by...
Sasha Mäkilä defended his PhD thesis on Leevi Madetoja’s music in Tallinn, Estonia
On December 19, 2018, Sasha Mäkilä successfully defended his PhD thesis "Conducting Madetoja - Discoveries about the Art and Profession of Conducting" at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, in Tallinn, Estonia. His artistic research project consisted of...
14th International Sasha Mäkilä Conducting Masterclass in Pärnu, Estonia – places available!
Because of recent cancellations we have extended the application deadline until June 30th, or until the course is full – APPLY ASAP! 14th International Sasha Mäkilä Conducting Masterclass in Pärnu, Estonia July 16-21, 2018 with Pärnu City Orchestra...
Sasha Mäkilä starts as the Artistic Director of Helsinki Metropolitan Orchestra
Starting in fall 2017 Sasha Mäkilä serves as the Artistic Director of the Helsinki Metropolitan Orchestra. Helsinki Metropolitan Orchestra (HMO) was founded in the summer of 2017 by 60 enthusiastic players - professionals, students and amateurs - together with...