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Outi Tarkiainen

Based in Lapland, the 35-year-old Finnish composer is known for her uncompromising and deeply felt works. Her affinity for the human voice and large orchestral palettes has led to commissions that include for the BBC Proms in 2019. Her and are out now on Ondine.

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