Bio
Marjo Riihimäki is a Finnish conductor and the founder and artistic leader of the Finnish Symphonic Wind Professionals.
Marjo has been invited as a guest conductor for the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra, Jyväskylä Symphony Orchestra, Joensuu and Pori City Orchestras, The UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and the Air Force Big Band. She has implemented innovative collaborations with artists such as jazz vocalists Maja Mannila, Elena Mindru and trumpetist Tero Lindberg.
Marjo is particularly well-versed in the music literature of symphonic wind ensembles, symphonic jazz and crossover music.
Her primary passion areas are in film music and projects within dramatic art.
CV
“Marjo Riihimäki is a captivating, wonderful conductor who engages her audience”
Kuuma Linja, Savon Sanomat 3 September 2023
“You conveyed a wonderful atmosphere to the audience. I really appreciate your energy and enthusiasm. Especially your communication with the younger audience made us feel good.”
Feedback from the Kuopio City Orchestra’s concert on September 1, 2023.
“Marjo Riihimäki is a radiant host of the show”
newspaper Karjalainen 30.9.2023
Repertoire examples
“The selection of music was suitable for the whole family and perfectly curated. It was gratifying to see so many new listeners of different ages at this easily approachable, high level concert.”
Jemu Kettunen, Keskisuomalainen about Jyväskylä Syphony’s Movie Quiz concert 22.3.2024
A wonderful concert and the lively conducting was a delight! It was fun to participatee in the quiz – thank you!
Feedback from the audience 18.3.2024
Marjo Riihimäki
Conductor
MuM, FM
Phone
+358 50 361 0431