Finns stunned by principal’s sudden death
RIPThe Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra is shocked at the unexpected death of its eye-catching principal tuba, Petri Keskitalo.
Petri was 50.
No cause has been made known.
Music director Susanna Mälkki writes: ‘A deep sorrow for the devastating news about the passing of Petri Keskitalo, the fantastic tuba player of the Helsinki Philharmonic. He was a unique artist, the solid foundation of the orchestra and an incredible virtuoso musician. We remember him with an enormous gratitude and warmth. May he rest in peace.’
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