The next artistic director of the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra will be conductor and violinist Kasmir Uusitupa. Uusitupa will begin his term in the autumn of 2026

Uusitupa has established himself as one of the most versatile musicians of the new generation. His extensive experience as a violinist, chamber musician, and orchestral leader has naturally led him to pursue a career in conducting. His conducting studies began in the masterclasses of Jorma Panula and continued at the Sibelius Academy in the conducting class of Professor Sakari Oramo. He is currently completing his Master’s degree under the guidance of Professor Susanna Mälkki. Since 2022, Uusitupa has served as the conductor of the Helsinki Strings. He is also the second concertmaster of the Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet.


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Previous artistic directors:
1972-2008: Juha Kangas
2009-2013: conductor fellows: Johannes Gustavsson, Tuomas Hannikainen, Sakari Oramo and Juha Kangas
2013-2019: Sakari Oramo
2019-2026: Malin Broman

Artistic coordinator 2009-2013
and Programme coordinator 2013-2024: Lauri Pulakka