Paavali Jumppanen - Artistic Director at the Australian National Academy of Music - Paavali Jumppanen - Australian valtakunnallisen musiikkiakatemian taiteellinen johtaja

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ANAM acts as a finishing school, training top graduates to raise the level of music playing across Australia.

This episode features an interview with Paavali Jumppanen, who recently moved to Melbourne with his family to become the Artistic Director at the Australian National Academy of Music. He describes the challenges of relocating with two young children and settling into a new home near ANAM. Jumppanen details his responsibilities, including planning 180 concerts per year, selecting themes and musicians, and overseeing teachers at the institution. He compares ANAM to music schools in Finland, noting that it serves as a finishing school for graduates from other universities, offering one to three years of additional training to enhance Australia's musical standards. Jumppanen emphasizes that ANAM aims to produce leaders in the music field who can innovate in classical music. He discusses the role of music during times of crisis, such as the war in Ukraine, highlighting how art brings people together and provides spiritual support. The conversation also touches on Jumppanen's personal artistic career, including his performances as a pianist in Australia and Finland, and his musical preferences, such as playing Chopin and modern music. The episode includes promotional segments for the 'Work in Progress' podcast, which focuses on skilled migrants rebuilding careers in Australia. Overall, it provides insights into Jumppanen's professional transition, the operations of ANAM, and the broader impact of music education and performance.

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