For immediate release — For the orchestra members and Managing Director Albert Schmitt, it was a logical step to welcome the Finnish multi-talent into the Kammerphilharmonie family after his acclaimed German debut in June 2021 at the "Glocke" concert hall in Bremen, followed by further musical activities. "We took advantage of the exceptional pandemic situation to do unusual things, such as giving a 21-year-old young artist the opportunity to introduce himself as a conductor. The experience was simply overwhelming and it was clear we absolutely had to engage him."

Paavo Järvi, Artistic Director of The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen since 2004, is delighted with the addition. "I have met Tarmo, am impressed by his talent and am very much looking forward to a lively exchange with him in the coming years," Järvi said. For Peltokoski, who has long admired The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie and greatly appreciates the exceptional skill, curiosity and attention to detail of each orchestra member, a long-held wish is coming true. "Deep love and respect binds me to The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. The greatest moments of music making I have experienced have been with them, and I am indescribably grateful, honoured and blessed to have been granted this title", Peltokoski said.

This year, The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen and its first Principal Guest Conductor can be heard at the Musikfest Bremen, the Beethovenfest Bonn and the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, among others.

About Tarmo Peltokoski

In June 2021, Finnish Conductor Tarmo Peltokoski was fortunate to make his acclaimed German debut with The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. The soloist mastery, curiosity and passion for detail of every one of the orchestra’s members created the perfect circumstances for this debut, making the concerts a resounding success which led to a series of immediate reinvitations.

Peltokoski began his studies with professor emeritus Jorma Panula at the age of 14. Currently studying with Sakari Oramo at the Sibelius Academy, Peltokoski has also been taught by Hannu Lintu and Jukka-Pekka Saraste.

Also an acclaimed pianist, Peltokoski studies piano at the Sibelius Academy with Antti Hotti. Other important teaching influences include Matti Raekallio, Antti Siirala, Henri Sigfridsson and Konstantin Bogino.

His piano playing has been awarded distinctions at numerous competitions. He has appeared as a soloist with all major Finnish orchestras including the Finnish Radio Symphony, the Helsinki and Tampere Philharmonic, and Oulu Symphony. He has performed recitals and chamber music at the Turku and Mikkeli festivals.

In 2018, Peltokoski was named Young Musician of the Year by the Pro Musica Foundation.

In addition to his conducting and piano studies, he has also studied composing and arranging, and especially enjoys music comedy and improvisation.