Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen gets Grammy for recording of Kaija Saariaho’s opera
Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen received a 2025 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording, with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra’s recording of Adriana Mater, a work by the late Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho.
Natural attraction: Finland’s national parks draw people to popular peaks and hidden gems
The dozens of national parks spread across Finland receive about 3.5 million visitors annually, but the numbers are unevenly distributed. While the quieter parks are farther off the beaten track, that only increases their charm.