Friday
01.05.2026 12.30
Madetoja Hall
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Jukka Myllys conductor
Aki Saarela host
Cassiopeia
Mieskuoro Pohjan Laulu
Surprise soloists
Oulu Sinfonia
Copenhagen Railroad Galop
H. C. Lumbye
Oulun Poijjaat
Trad. | arr. Jarkko Kiiski
Bugler’s Holiday
Leroy Anderson
Lintu ja Lapsi
comp. Jean-Paul Cara | Finnish lyr. Juha Vainio | arr. Timo Hietala
Kevät toi muurarin
Trad. | arr. Jarkko Kiiski
Kalliolle kukkulalle
Trad. | arr. Sampo Kasurinen
Airplane
Elmer Bernstein
Susannan aaria oopperasta Figaron häät
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Gypsy Overture
Jule Styne
Domani
comp. & lyr. Toivo Kärki | arr. Jukka Myllys
Girlfriends Medley
comp. G. H. Green | arr. Bob Becker & Tero Lindberg
Porilaisten marssi
Trad. | arr. Robert Kajanus
Murheisna miesnä (Rullaati Rullaa)
Trad. | arr. Jarkko Kiiski
Rauha, ystävyys ja solidaarisuus
comp. Klaus Schneider | lyr. Kaarlo Kallio | arr. Jussi Chydenius
What would May Day be without students in overalls, white graduation caps, workers’ songs, or May Day marches? Absolutely nothing. The Finnish May Day tradition is truly unique, and the May Day Matinee has been a cherished
tradition for many orchestras for decades. And to top off the festive atmosphere, there will be surprise soloists!
In Oulu, May Day celebration is completed with the choirs. We are joined on stage by the Mieskuoro Pohjan Laulu and the University of Oulu mixed choir Cassiopeia. The choirs will also perform at the May Day Brunch.
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Duration about 1 h 15 min (no intermission)
Tickets 32 € normal / 27 € pensioner / 19 € 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 3 €/order when bought from Ticketmaster shops or 1,50 €/order when bought from Ticketmaster online shop will be added, excluding tickets purchased at Oulu Sinfonia ticket booth and Kaikukortti-tickets.
Complete your May Day concert experience with a delicious brunch at Restaurant Preludi. Reserve or purchase your concert + brunch ticket by Sun 26 April 2026 at the latest.
Brunch Menu
Viskaali Flank Steak glazed with tar syrup and served with cranberry sauce (L, G)
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Traditional Finnish sausages (“kärkkärit”) (M)
Spiced mustard and spring onion mayonnaise (M, G)
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Herb butter roasted potatoes (L, G)
Halloumi and vegetable bake (VL, G)
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Smoked salmon and potato salad (M, G)
Assorted pickled herrings with red onion salsa (M, G)
Skagen toasts (shrimp & roe mix on toast) (L)
Lamb’s lettuce and apple salad (M, G)
Marinated melon salad (M, G)
Sourdough bread with browned butter (L)
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Coffee, tea, mead (traditional Finnish “sima”)
Quark pancakes (L)
Spruce shoot-marinated berries (M, G)
Marshmallows (M, G), and mini donuts (L)
Single ticket + brunch 62/57/49 €
Children from 3 to 12 years 30,50 €
Only brunch 30,90 €
Children from 3 to 12 years 15,45 €
Ask for group discount for groups more than 20 people.
Group reservations: oulusinfonia@ouka.fi
Brunch reservations only: preludi@uniresta.fi
L = lactose-free, M = milk-free. VL = low-lactose, G = gluten-free