Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and Jukka-Pekka Saraste open Helsinki Festival’s classical music program on the Night of the Arts. The concert begins with Chorus of the Winds from Sibelius’s The Tempest, followed by the world premiere of Sauli Zinovjev’s new work, based on poems by Mirkka Rekola. The evening culminates in Olivier Messiaen’s Turangalîla Symphony, whose Sanskrit name translates to “Love Song.”
Sauli Zinovjev’s new composition Tarpeeton pyyhitään yli consists of a prologue and nine songs set to texts by poet Mirkka Rekola. Zinovjev describes the work as a fusion of “external landscapes and internal conflicts.” He is one of Finland’s leading contemporary orchestral composers. The luminous soprano Helena Juntunen interprets Rekola’s poetry.
Messiaen’s Turangalîla, a masterpiece radiating ecstatic love and mysticism, is one of the most significant compositions of the 20th century. The symphony’s extensive piano parts will be performed by the renowned Japanese pianist Momo Kodama.
The concert will be enriched by photography from Helsinki-based artist Dasha Pears. Pears, an award-winning fine art photographer, creates surreal imagery where small, unexpected details transform reality.
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.
