From commission to composition – why and how is new music commissioned?
Event Introduction
Where do new Finnish contemporary music works come from? In a panel discussion organised by the Society of Finnish Composers, commissioners and composers discuss how a composition commission comes about and progresses into a finished work.
New music is created by composers, but often a composer only begins the compositional process once they have received a commission. What is agreed upon when a commission is arranged, and what happens next? The event will see the launch of the Society of Finnish Composers’ revised model commission agreement and a companion guide to commissioning compositions.
The panel will be moderated by LL.M. Vappu Verronen, Executive Director of the Society of Finnish Composers. The panellists will be announced at a later date.
The language of the panel is Finnish. Questions from the audience are welcomed also in English.
Event Information
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Time:
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Tue 17.11.2026 14:00–15:30
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Organiser:
The Society of Finnish Composers (Suomen Säveltäjät ry)
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Address:
Musiikkitalo, terassilämpiö
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Accessibility:
The event is accessible with a wheelchair.
The event does not have an accessible toilet.
Musiikkitalo is a threshold-free building where accessibility has been taken into account in many ways. Our staff is on-site to guide and assist you. During concerts, staff members are available at the info desk, in the foyer, and at the cloakrooms. At other times, the best place to receive assistance is at the info desk. Read more about accessibility at Musiikkitalo on their website.
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Tickets:
The event is free of charge
