# Hannu Lintu, Conductor > Hannu Lintu, Conductor – 46 recordings on Ondine. Hannu Lintu is one of Finland's most sought-after conductors and is rapidly creating a major international… Source: https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/lintu-hannu - **Role:** Conductor - **Photo:** © Tuomo Manninen ## Biography Hannu Lintu is one of Finland's most sought-after conductors and is rapidly creating a major international career. He has been Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra 2009-2013, and also Principal Guest Conductor of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra in Dublin. Before assuming the new role of Chief Conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra from 2013 to 2021, he was the orchestra's Chief Guest Conductor in 2012. Hannu Lintu was previously Chief Conductor of the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra and Artistic Director of the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra. He is a regular guest conductor with the Avanti! Chamber Orchestra in Finland and was Artistic Director of the orchestra's Summer Sounds festival in 2005. In November 2022, the Gulbenkian Orchestra announced the appointment of Lintu as its next chief conductor. Hannu Lintu studied the cello, the piano, and subsequently conducting with Jorma Panula at the Sibelius Academy. He participated in master classes with Myung-Whun Chung at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, Italy, and won first prize in the Nordic Conducting Competition in Bergen in 1994. He has appeared with the Cincinnati Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, St Louis Symphony, Toronto Symphony, City of Birmingham Symphony and Dallas Symphony orchestras, the Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, Orquesta Sinfonica de RTVE, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Taiwan, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic, Seoul Philharmonic and Royal Flemish Philharmonic orchestras. He has also conducted a cycle of the complete Beethoven Symphonies with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Hannu Lintu has conducted several award-winning recordings for Ondine, including Grammy-nominated albums. ## Discography on Ondine (46) - [Jean Sibelius: Sibelius and the Kalevala · (Digital Album)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1460-2.md): Various (ODE 1460-2, 2024) - [Jean Sibelius: Winter with Sibelius · (Digital Album)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1450-2.md): Various (ODE 1450-2, 2024) - [Jean Sibelius: Autumn with Sibelius · (Digital album)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1440-2.md): Various (ODE 1440-2, 2023) - [Jean Sibelius: Summer with Sibelius · (Digital album)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1430-2.md): Various (ODE 1430-2, 2023) - [Kaija Saariaho: 70 Years · (Digital album)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1407-2.md): Various (ODE 1407-2, 2023) - [Baltic Sounds: (Digital album)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1395-2.md): Various (ODE 1395-2, 2021) - [Thomas Larcher: Symphony No. 2, "Kenotaph" · Die Nacht der Verlorenen](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1393-2.md): Andrè Schuen, baritone · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1393-2, 2021) - [Magnus Lindberg: Aura · Marea · Related Rocks](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1384-2.md): Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor · Joonas Ahonen, piano & keyboard · Jerry Piipponen, percussions (ODE 1384-2, 2021) - [Antti Auvinen: Junker Twist · Himmel Punk · Turbo Aria](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1326-2.md): Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1326-2, 2020) - [Peter Lieberson: Songs of Love and Sorrow · The Six Realms](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1356-2.md): Gerald Finley, baritone · Anssi Karttunen, cello · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1356-2, 2020) - [Magnus Lindberg: Accused, Three Interrogations for Soprano and Orchestra · Two Episodes for Orchestra](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1345-2.md): Anu Komsi, soprano · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1345-2, 2020) - [Witold Lutoslawski: Symphonies 2 & 3](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1332-5.md): Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1332-5, 2020) - [Perttu Haapanen: Compulsion Island · Ladies' Room · Flute Concerto](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1307-2.md): Helena Juntunen, soprano · Yuki Koyama, flute · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor · Dima Slobodeniouk, conductor (ODE 1307-2, 2019) - [Jean Sibelius: Kullervo (ODE 1338-5)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1338-5.md): Johanna Rusanen-Kartano, soprano · Ville Rusanen, baritone · Estonian National Male Choir · The Polytech Choir · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1338-5, 2019) - [Kaija Saariaho: True Fire for baritone and orchestra · Ciel d'hiver for orchestra · Trans for harp and orchestra](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1309-2.md): Gerald Finley, bass-baritone · Xavier de Maistre, harp · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1309-2, 2019) - [Bernd Alois Zimmermann: Violin Concerto · Photoptosis · Die Soldaten Vocal Symphony](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1325-2.md): Leila Josefowicz, violin · Anu Komsi, soprano · Jeni Packalen, alto · Hilary Summers, contsalto · Peter Tantsits, tenor · Ville Rusanen, baritone · Juha Uusitalo, bass · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1325-2, 2019) - [Witold Lutoslawski: Symphonies 1 & 4 · Jeux vénitiens](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1320-5.md): Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1320-5, 2018) - [Magnus Lindberg: Tempus fugit · Violin Concerto No. 2](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1308-5.md): Frank Peter Zimmermann, violin · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1308-5, 2018) - [Béla Bartók: Violin Concertos Nos 1 & 2](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1317-2.md): Christian Tetzlaff, violin · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1317-2, 2018) - [Jean Sibelius: Tapiola, Op. 112 · En Saga, Op. 9 · Eight Songs, orchestrated by Aulis Sallinen](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1289-5.md): Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1289-5, 2017) - [Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concertos 2 & 5](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1288-2.md): Olli Mustonen, piano · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1288-2, 2017) - [Erkki-Sven Tüür: Peregrinus Ecstaticus, Clarinet Concerto · Le poids des vies non vécues · Noesis, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1287-2.md): Christoffer Sundqvist, clarinet · Pekka Kuusisto, violn · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1287-2, 2017) - [Finland 100: A Century of Finnish Classics · 5 CD collection celebrating 100 years of Finland's independence · Orchestral Works I & II · Concertos · Vocal Works · Chamber Music](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1300-2q.md): Various Finnish artist, orchestras and conductors (ODE 1300-2Q, 2016) - [Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos 1, 3 & 4](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1244-2.md): Olli Mustonen, piano · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1244-2, 2016) - [Erkki Melartin: Traumsgesicht, Op. 70 · Marjatta for soprano and orchestra, Op. 79 · Music from the ballet The Blue Pearl, Op. 160](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1283-2.md): Soile Isokoski, soprano · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1283-2, 2016) - [Magnus Lindberg: Al largo · Cello Concerto No. 2 · Era](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1281-5.md): Anssi Karttunen, cello · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1281-5, 2016) - [Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1 · Blumine](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1264-5.md): Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1264-5, 2015) - [Jean Sibelius: Lemminkäinen Legends · Pohjola's Daughter](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1262-5.md): Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1262-5, 2015) - [George Enescu: Symphonie Concertante for Cello and Orchestra · Symphony No. 1](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1198-2.md): Truls Mørk, cello · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1198-2, 2015) - [Luciano Berio: Quattro versioni originali della Ritirata Notturna di Madrid di L. Boccherini (1975) · Calmo for mezzo-soprano and 22 instruments (1974/1989) · Sinfonia for 8 voices and orchestra (1968-69)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1227-5.md): Virpi Räisänen, mezzo-soprano · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1227-5, 2014) - [Olivier Messiaen: Turangalîla Symphonie](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1251-5.md): Angela Hewitt, piano · Valérie Hartmann-Claverie, ondes Martenot · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1251-5, 2014) - [George Enescu: Ouverture de Concert · Symphony No. 3, Op. 21](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1197-2.md): Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Tampere Philharmonic Choir · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1197-2, 2013) - [György Ligeti: Violin Concerto · Lontano · Atmosphères · San Francisco Polyphony](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1213-2.md): Benjamin Schmid, violin · Finnish RSO · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1213-2, 2013) - [Max Reger: Violin Concerto · Chaconne](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1203-2.md): Benjamin Schmid, violin · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1203-2, 2012) - [George Enescu: Symphony No. 2 & Chamber Symphony](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1196-2.md): Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1196-2, 2012) - [Kaija Saariaho: Works for Orchestra](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1113-2q.md): Jukka-Pekka Saraste (ODE 1113-2Q, 2012) - [Uljas Pulkkis: Tales of Joy, Passion, and Love · On the Crest of Waves · Vernal Bloom](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1176-2.md): Kari Kriikku, clarinet · Gabriel Suovanen, baritone · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1176-2, 2011) - [Einojuhani Rautavaara: Kaivos (The Mine) - Opera in Three Acts](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1174-2.md): Simon, Hannu Niemelä · Ira, Johanna Rusanen-Kartano · Commissar, Jorma Hynninen · Priest, Jaakko Kortekangas · Marko, Mati Turi · Vanha, Petri Pussila · A miner, Tuomas Katajala · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1174-2, 2011) - [Camilla Nylund: Transfiguration · Wagner & Strauss - Arias & Scenes](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1168-2.md): Camilla Nylund, soprano · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1168-2, 2010) - [Jouni Kaipainen: Symphony No. 3 · Bassoon Concerto](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1089-2.md): Otto Virtanen, bassoon · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1089-2, 2006) - [Jouni Kaipainen: Horn Concerto · Cello Concerto](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1062-2.md): Esa Tapani, horn · Marko Ylönen, cello · Finnish RSO · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1062-2, 2006) - [Tauno Pylkkänen: Mare and her Son - Opera in Three Acts](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1055-2d.md): Kirsi Tiihonen, soprano · Raimo Sirkiä, tenor · Esa Ruuttunen, baritone · Juha Uusitalo, baritone · Estonian National Opera Chorus · Estonian National Opera Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1055-2D, 2005) - [Kaija Saariaho: Graal théâtre (chamber version) · Solar · Lichtbogen](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-997-2.md): John Storgårds, violin · Avanti! Chamber Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 997-2, 2002) - [Kaija Saariaho: From the Grammar of Dreams](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-958-2.md): Anu Komsi, soprano · Avanti! Chamber Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 958-2, 2000) - [Einojuhani Rautavaara: A Requiem in Our Time](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-957-2.md): Finnish Brass Symphony · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 957-2, 2000) - [The Essential Rautavaara](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-989-2.md): Various Artists (ODE 989-2, 2001) ## Links - [Official website](http://www.hannulintu.fi/) - [Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra](http://yle.fi/aihe/rso) - [HarrisonParrott](http://www.harrisonparrott.com/artist/conductor/hannu-lintu)