Estimated duration
1 h 30 min.
Organizer
Helsingin kaupunginorkesteri
The popular Encounters Club is an arena for creative ideas and surprising encounters with performances by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra’s musicians a
Liam Mansfield, Violin
Anna-Maija Korsimaa, Clarinet
Matilda Kärkkäinen, Piano
Kristina Norri, Dance
József Bódi, Dance
Angélica Negrón: The Violinist (first performance in Finland)
Béla Bartók: Contrasts
The Encounters Club, hosted this time by Polish/American violinist Liam Mansfield, seeks to push the boundaries of classical performance through fusion with dance and electronics. Mansfield, who also works as a producer, DJ, and record label head, opens the club night with The Violinist, a piece for violin and electronics by American composer Angélica Negrón – this will be the European premiere of the piece.
Later in the evening, Mansfield is joined by clarinetist Anna-Maija Korsimaa and pianist Matilda Kärkkäinen for a multidisciplinary performance of Contrasts by Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. This three-movement work draws inspiration from Hungarian folk dances. Alongside the musicians, two dancers will take the stage: contemporary dancer Kristina Norri and Hungarian-born József Bódi. The audience can expect an innovative evening of contrasts and excitement.
The popular Encounters Club is an arena for creative ideas and surprising encounters with performances by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra’s musicians and friends.
Free admission – welcome! The programme begins at 9pm after the evening’s concert, and the café is open until 10:30pm.
Tickets to Musiikkitalo concerts and other events are available to purchase on our website, by telephone and at our physical box office.
Book tickets for 10–20 or more people is by contacting group sales service by email at ryhmat@musiikkitalo.fi or by telephone on 0600 411 101 (Monday to Friday, 9:00–15:00).
How about a cup of coffee, a bite to eat or a glass of bubbly during the interval? Order your drinks in advance to beat the queues and make the most of your concert visit.
Our location could not be more central or easier to get to. Almost all forms of Helsinki public transport stop right outside our doors, cycle parking is provided at all our entrances, and Aimo Park Finlandia, our nearest multi-storey car park, offers lift access directly to our main foyer.
At Helsinki Music Centre we are proud to be an accessible and welcoming place for everyone. Tactile handrails and signage have been fitted across the building, and there are tactile indicator strips on the floor too to guide partially sighted and blind visitors. Induction loops are always available, and guide or companion dogs are of course permitted within the building.
Concert Hall
The route to your seat is always printed on your ticket. Check the door number to find out which entrance to take. The seating areas are marked with letters. There is level access to all wheelchair seats from the main entrances. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with our venue – our staff are always on hand to help you find your seat.
Black Box, Camerata and Sonore
Use the row number printed on your ticket to find your seat. Wheelchair seats are situated on the same level as the entrance. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with our venue – our staff area always on hand to help you find your seat.
Unallocated seating
Please choose your seat on the day.
Floor plans
You can view our floor plans before your visit.
Cloakroom
We ask you to leave your coat and any larger items in the cloakroom. The cloakroom is free of charge.
Latecomers
Latecomers will be asked to wait until a suitable break in the performance or admitted after the interval.
Photography
You are not permitted to record concert performances at Helsinki Music Centre. However, you may take photographs before and after the concert and during applause. Individual concert organisers may have their own, more detail guidance regarding recording and photography.
Dress code
We’re happy to say we have no dress code at Helsinki Music Centre, and we positively encourage you to come as you are. However, we would be grateful if you could avoid wearing strong perfume during your visit so that people with asthma and fragrance sensitivity can enjoy our concerts symptom free.
