Award-winning author, BBC music broadcaster and composer Stephen Johnson will explore the power of Shostakovich’s music during Stalin’s reign of terror, and talk about the extraordinary healing effect of music on the mind for sufferers of mental illness.
The Pre-Concert Talk is in English.
Palkittu kirjailija, BBC:n musiikkitoimittaja ja säveltäjä Stephen Johnson puhuu Šostakovitšin musiikista - sen voimasta Stalinin hirmuvallan aikana ja poikkeuksellisesta, parantavasta vaikutuksesta mieleen.
Tilaisuus on englanninkielinen.
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.
