Finland, Our Land

Formerly Chief Conductor of Oulu Sinfonia, current Chief Conductor of the BBC Concert Orchestra Anna-Maria Helsing returns to perform a bevy of Finnish classics and more recent acquaintances in the spirit of the Finnish Independence Day.

Leevi Madetoja’s only Kalevala-themed work is also his most daring and romantic, a heroic story in the spirit of Tchaikovsky. Kirmo Lintinen is perhaps best known for his jazz compositions. His concerto dedicated to Niko Kumpuvaara presents the full potential of the accordion – the work originally premiered in 2015, but a newly rearranged version for a large orchestra now makes its debut. Helvi Leiviskä attracted attention as the first Finnish woman to compose symphonies. Her Second Symphony from 1954 is a journey of powerful twists and turns, building toward a mysterious conclusion. The concert culminates with Jean Sibelius’s Finlandia.

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Duration about 2 h (incl. intermission)

Tickets 29 € normal/ 24 € pensioner / 16 € student, unemployed, child (3–17 yrs)
Free entry to the concert for Kaikukortti holders (limited amount, must be purchased in advance from Oulu10 service point).

Prices include service fee. Order fee 2 €/order when bought from Ticketmaster shops or 1,50 €/order when bought from Ticketmaster online shop will be added, excluding tickets purchased at Madetoja Hall ticket booth and Kaikukortti-tickets.

Head start at Restaurant Preludi at 18:30. Discussion of the forthcoming concert.