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The article focuses on guitarists and composer Kai Nieminen. It says that Nieminen composes several varieties of music including lyrical, expressive, and poetic music. It states that the type of music of Nieminen reflects Impressionism, neo-Romanticism, and Expressionism. It adds that Nieminen was inspired by several notable musicians including Cliff Richard, Andrés Segovia, and Giuliano Balestra.

The article features the 19th century Finnish composer Ernst Mielck, who died at the age of 21 in October 1899. Mielck was regarded by his contemporaries as a potential challenger to fellow Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. A composition concert given by the Berlin Philharmonic in 1898 where Mielck performed as piano soloist is described as the high point of his career. His ostracism from mainstream society is attributed to factors such as his poor health and musical orientation.

The article features Finnish composer Heikki Suolahti. He was born on February 2, 1920 in Helsinki, Finland, said to have learned how to sing before he could speak, and started taking systematic music lessons at the age of eight. Suolahti started composing works for orchestra at 12-years-old including "Fantasia impromptu" dedicated to his father, "Agnus Dei," and "Sinfonia piccola," also known as the Symphony in B Minor. His works became known after his death at the age of 16.

The article features composer Armas Järnefelt. It notes that Järnefelt was regarded primarily as a lyrical National Romantic and a miniaturist. The author notes that the orchestral music pieces he produced during the 1890s were with a strong Wagnerian streak which was considered something new to Finnish music during those days. Information on his career shift is also provided.

The article features Finnish composer Selim Palmgren and discusses his significant role in bringing Finnish folk music to international recognition. It tells about Palmgren's international ties with foreign musicians in Berlin, Germany like pianist Ferruccio Busoni and conductor Arthur Nikisch and describes his style of music composition giving attention to his Finnish nationalistic ideals. It also highlights the events involving the rise of Palmgren's operatic compositions from national to international fame.

The article offers a look at the status of opera in Finland. The Finnish opera became popular during the start of the 20th century. Almost all operas were written to represent the Finnish environment and history, and mostly were taken from Finnish literature. People who have contributed to the status of opera in Finland include Erkki Melartin, Oskar Merikanto and Aare Merikanto. Overview of some of the Finnish operas is also presented.

The article presents tribute for composer Jouni Kaipainen.

The article discusses the artistic output of the Finnish National Opera (FNO), under the leadership of Päivi Kärkkäinen and Mikko Franck. It outlines the plan of Franck for the 2008-2009 opera performance season, with a focus on compositions of Giuseppe Verdi and Finnish musicians. The attempt of the FNO to inculcate different aspects of Finishness in its productions is mentioned.

The article presents an obituary for Paavo Berglund, violinist, and former conductor of the Helsinki Chamber Orchestra, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Bournemouth Symphony, as well as the Helsinki Philharmonic, Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, and Royal Danish Orchestra.

The article talks about the crisis in the Finnish National Opera (FNO). General Music Director Mikko Franck has resigned from FNO in February 2007. The management has announced a restructuring programme to reduce the number of performers per week in the main hall, while the number of premieres per season remained at seven. There was a lay-off of staff in order to cut costs which lasted for two months to coincide with the modernization of the main stage.