The concert begins with a musical journey through time to 1791, when Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera Titus premiered in Prague and Joseph Haydn's symphonies aroused delight in London's society.
Violinist Lilja Haatainen makes her debut as a soloist at the HPO with a concerto by Camille Saint-Saëns that overflows with poetry and expressive melodies.
The evening ends with a 1940s neoclassicism that harkens back to Baroque music: harsh dissonances, folk elements, tango and rhythmic vitality. When listening to the Five Pieces by Czech composer Erwin Schulhoff, the audience can follow his own advice: “Music should first and foremost produce physical pleasures, yes, even ecstasies.” The concert evening is led by Manfred Honeck, Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
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.
