Conductor Tomas Djupsjöbacka to stand in for Pekka Kuusisto on Fri 28.2.

Conductor Pekka Kuusisto was originally scheduled to conduct the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert on Friday 28 February. Unfortunately, Kuusisto has had to withdraw due to family reasons, and he will be replaced by conductor Tomas Djupsjöbacka. 

Despite the change of conductor, the programme remains as previously announced. The concert will feature music by Arvo Pärt, Maurice Ravel and Benjamin Britten. In Certain Circles, a piano concerto for two pianos by Nico Muhly, will have its Finnish premiere performed by Katia and Marielle Labèque. 

Tomas Djupsjöbacka last conducted the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra in autumn 2024. 

Programme 

Fri 28.2. at 19.00, Helsinki Music Centre 

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra 

Tomas Djupsjöbacka, conductor 

Katia Labèque, piano 

Marielle Labèque, piano 

Arvo Pärt: Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten 

Maurice Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin 

Benjamin Britten: An American Overture 

Nico Muhly: In Certain Circles, Concerto for Two Pianos (first performance in Finland) 

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