CONCERTS
J.S.Bach: Christmas Oratorio
Composed for the Christmas holidays in 1734, the Christmas Oratorio is one of J.S. Bach's most beloved works. The first three cantatas of the Christmas Oratorio will be performed in a joint concert by VocalEspoo and Organ Night & Aria.
Madetoja, Merikanto & Sibelius
This concert offers a rich selection of gems and rarities from Finnish vocal music, performed by Mari Palo and Waltteri Torikka, showcasing the beauty of Finnish art music through duets and solo songs.
Luxus Liederabend
The Tapiola Sinfonietta's lied evening will feature Finnish frontline lied artists led by Taavi Oramo. Soprano Iida Antola, mezzo-soprano Elli Vallinoja and baritone Aarne Pelkonen interpret a concert programme that sparkles with the transformative power of the early 20th century.
Machaut: Messe de Nostre Dame
The Messe de Notre Dame, composed in honor of the Virgin Mary, is justifiably one of the most renowned works of the 14th century.
Mini-Opera: Cinderella
The familiar story of Cinderella is now presented as a hilariously topical half-hour mini-opera, accompanied by Rossini's joyful melodies. Free admission!
Rachmaninoff: All-Night Vigil
This magnificent classic, rooted in the tradition of Orthodox choral music, will be performed by the EMO Ensemble and Chamber Choir Audite, conducted by Jani Sivén.
Sounding Island
The chamber choir Kampin Laulu presents Sounding Island, a concert that brings together works exploring themes of the power of music, comfort, and even divinity.
Forbidden Love
A powerful piece by the award-winning Norwegian harpist-composer Uno Vesje. The piece delves into the poignant themes of queer love within a Muslim community.
Pierrot Lunaire
Pierrot Lunaire (Moonstruck Pierrot) is an avant-garde melodrama by Arnold Schönberg, first performed in Berlin in 1912.