Finland
Cultural Exchange
July 1977
The Tapiola Children’s Choir
November 1990
Gala concert of Soile Isokoski (Soprano)
November 2000
Jorma Panula (conductor), jury for the 12th Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting
November 2003
Jorma Panula (conductor), jury for the 13th Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting
October 2006
Jorma Panula (conductor), jury for the 14th Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting
October 2009
Jorma Panula (conductor), jury for the 15th Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting
October 2012
Jorma Panula (conductor), jury for the 16th Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting
January 2016
Sväng (Maestro of Harmonica)
November 2019
Rajaton Japan tour 2019
October 2022
“Nordic Woman,” a Festival of Scandinavian Music by Timo Alakotila (Music Director, Pianist), Viivi Maria Saarenkylä (Accordionist), Roope Aarnio(Guitarist)
November 2023
Rajaton Japan tour 2023
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