“The future of music is in its immense unique power of conveying emotions and in its ability to resonate with one’s soul. And in its fun!”
Musiikin tulevaisuus on sen ainutlaatuisessa kyvyssä välittää tunteita, ja resonoida sielussa asti. Ja sen hauskuudessa!
Auri-Helena Nikkinen is a Finnish composer who brings together tonal and contemporary elements with melodic clarity, atmospheric orchestration and emotionally resonant expression. Nikkinen’s work moves between chamber, orchestral and vocal music, drawing inspiration from nature and human experiences. Nikkinen graduated from Sibelius Academy as a Bachelor of Music Composition in 2024, and from Joensuun konservatorio in 2019. Currently Nikkinen is finishing her master studies in Sibelius Academy.
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What’s the point of making music?
To me, the point of making music is to feel things and allow other people to feel things also. Music, at its best, helps people to connect with their mind’s and soul’s inner layers. That is why it is worth it to make music for a living, even in the most uncertain of times.
My diverse musical interests reflect in my style of composition. To put it simply, I like and use all kinds of stylistic elements in my music. Tonal devices and tonal musical language are especially dear to me, but I do use many other kinds of elements whenever they support the atmosphere and narrative of a piece. Most important thing to me is that the music has meaning — its existence has a purpose. Music has such power! When used wisely, magical things can happen!
I get lots of inspiration from nature. Forest is my safe place and my (best) workshop. If I encounter a problem, I go there to think.
You can listen to my music on SoundCloud
You can contact me via email auri.helena@gmail.com or Contact me here
Composer Auri-Helena Nikkinen 