Jorma Panula Conducting Competition


The Jorma Panula Conducting Competition, is a music competition for young European conductors held in Vaasa,.

History

The first competition, named after the conductor and conducting professor Jorma Panula, was organized in 1999 with the idea of being a platform for young conductors starting their professional careers. The president of the Jury is Jorma Panula and the jury includes several musicians such as Olari Elts, Karsten Witt and Atso Almila. During the competition the contestants conduct the Sinfonia Finlandia and the Vaasa City Orchestra.

Winners