The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra’s audience has embraced conductor Michael Sanderling. After a previous visit, Helsingin Sanomat reported that Sanderling conducted so passionately that the audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers at the end of the performance.
Pianist Andreas Haefliger plays with power, elegance and poetry – a combination that is perfect for Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto. Schumann composed it for his wife Clara, who had urged him to write more than just songs and music for solo piano: “Don’t take it amiss if I tell you that I’ve been seized by the desire to encourage you to write for orchestra. Your imagination and your spirit are too great for the weak piano.”
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.
