Rising star, Finnish conductor Kristian Sallinen is an exceptional young talent who exhibits a natural authority and charismatic flair on the podium. He has collaborated with several of the leading Finnish orchestras, including the Finnish Radio Symphony, Helsinki Philharmonic, Sinfonia Lahti and Tapiola Sinfonietta.
Upcoming highlights include his debut with Sinfonieorchester Basel and a return to Sinfonia Lahti as well as performances with Lapland and Ostrobothnian chamber orchestras, with repertoire encompassing Bach, Mozart, Ravel, Sibelius and Rautavaara as well as a number of contemporary works.