Oulu Sinfonia Open

Year after year, Oulu Arts’ Night brings the people of Oulu together to explore the cultural events provided by various organizations. Oulu Sinfonia traditionally invites the audience to free concerts at the Hupisaari Open-Air Theatre. The evening showcases the orchestra’s versatility, from programmes aimed at children to a soothing concert as the night darkens, under the baton of conductor Johanna Almark.

Free admission.

At 5 PM Musical Journey Around the World

A musical moment for the whole family.
Duration about 45 min (no intermission)

Programme:
Te Deum (Prélude)
comp. Marc-Antoine Charpentier | transkr. Johanna Almark

Polska efter Johan Petter Ragvals
Trad.

Wasser Looking for his Song, parts
I Saapuuhan sade
II Viimeinen jää
III Hikilaulu
comp. Johanna Almark | text: Heta Heiskanen

Rondeau/Uljas polska från Vårdö
comp. Henry Purcell/Trad.

At 7 PM Tasters of the Autumn Season

Autumn concert highlights unveiled.
Duration about 60 min (no intermission)

Programme:
Symphony No 1, “Classical Symphony”
I Allegro
comp. Sergei Prokofjev

Flyways for Orchestra
comp. Johanna Almark

Glitter and be Gay, Kunegonda’s Aria from the Opera Candide
comp. Leonard Bernstein

Nuoruustango
comp. Kaj Chydenius | lyr. Anu Kaipainen | arr. Sampo Kasurinen

Hommage à Lasse
comp. Johanna Almark

Theme from the Film Vihan päivät
comp. Lasse Mårtenson

Stormskerry Maja
comp. Lasse Mårtenson | arr. Lauri Porra & Vili Robert Ollila

Moonlight Serenade
comp. Glenn Miller | arr. Bob Cerulli

At 10 PM Silent Music

String orchestra leads to the darkening summer evening.
Duration about 60 min (no intermission)

Programme:
Silent Music
comp. Valentin Silvestrov

Who’s there?
comp. Johanna Almark

Bachianas brasileiras nro 5
comp. Heitor Villa-Lobos

Fra Holbergs tid
I Praelude
IV Air
V Rigaudon
comp. Edvard Grieg

Elegie
comp. Siri Brander