Why settle for one when you can have seven? The first half of the concert will feature a joyful medley of favourite arias and duets from the operas of Giacomo Puccini operas. Soprano Tuuli Takala and tenor Tuomas Katajala will shine as soloists. Felix Mendelssohn preserved the impressions of his long trip to Italy in watercolour sketches and the notes of his Fourth Symphony, which conveys Mediterranean sunshine, religious solemnity, monumental architecture and wide open countryside.
Giacomo Puccini: Viene la sera, duet from the opera Madama Butterfly
Giacomo Puccini: "E lucevan le stelle", Cavaradossi's recitative and aria from the opera Tosca
Giacomo Puccini: A te
Giacomo Puccini: Avanti, Urania!
Giacomo Puccini: "Chi il bel sogno di Doretta", aria from the opera La rondine
Giacomo Puccini: "Se come voi piccina io fossi", aria from the opera Le Villi
Giacomo Puccini: "Tu che di gel sei cinta", aria from the opera Turandot
Season tickets are on sale from 6 May to 3 August 2026.
Single tickets for concerts go on sale on 11 August 2026.
Yes, but only before or after the concert. During the concert we just want you to enjoy the music. This way you won’t disturb the musicians or other audience members.
Only the orchestra has a dress code. You can dress as you like.
You can give the ticket to a friend or donate it to a music student by calling 09-3102 2700 or sending an e-mail to helsinki.philharmonic@hel.fi by 3pm on the day of the concert.
