Estimated duration
2 h, incl. intermission
Organizer
Joensuun kaupunginorkesteri
Legendary Pauli Hanhiniemi and his band shine – top-class hits and lyrics with the Joensuu City Orchestra in a spectacular concert.
The star artist of Finnish popular music, Pauli Hanhiniemi, can be introduced in many different ways, but the singer-songwriter who has composed and written lyrics to hundreds of songs has received numerous awards over the course of his versatile career. Among others, he was awarded the Special Emma Award in 2020 and the Juha Vainio Lyrics Award in 2007. Now, having turned 60, Pauli is truly in the best performing and creative shape of his life.
Pauli Hanhiniemi is primarily known for the legendary hits of the band Kolmas Nainen, but his pen has also produced a great deal of other music as well as outstanding lyrics for other artists. Hanhiniemi’s lyrics are considered one of the cornerstones of Finnish rock lyricism. Bands such as Hehkumo and Perunateatteri are among his many projects. In addition, Hanhiniemi has acted in both films and TV series and has written three books.
The concert will be conducted by the well-known trombonist, conductor, and educator Antti Rissanen, familiar from television. He is one of Finland’s most respected jazz trombonists, and his artistic journey has taken him to leading institutions in both Berlin and New York. A graduate of the Sibelius Academy’s jazz department (2001) and a Doctor of Music (2015), he combines deep expertise, international experience, and an uncompromising artistic vision in an exceptional way. As a conductor and arranger, he is highly sought after among both big bands and symphony orchestras. Since 2009, he has served as the Artistic Director of The Great Helsinki Swing Big Band. As an educator, he shares his expertise with future generations at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, where he works as the head of wind instrument studies in the pop/jazz department.
The Joensuu City Orchestra is the beating heart of the cultural life of North Karelia. This vibrant, skilled, and highly versatile orchestra brings world-class musical experiences within everyone’s reach in its home city of Joensuu, as well as in cross-regional and international collaborations. Artistic Director Jukka Untamala has infused the orchestra with renewed energy and brilliance. This guest performance at the Helsinki Music Centre highlights the orchestra’s new era and the joy of making music.
The concert program includes songs such as “Tästä asti aikaa,” “Elämän tarkoitus,” “Äiti pojastaan pappia toivoi,” “Hyvää ja kaunista,” “Valehtelisin jos väittäisin,” “Muutkin mokaa,” “Siipeen jos sain,” “Särkyvää” (written for the band Yö), Popeda’s “Tahdotko mut tosiaan,” “20 senttiä,” Siiri Nordin’s “Sydämeni osuman sai,” and more. The arrangements are by some of Finland’s top arrangers, including Sampo Kasurinen, Pessi Levanto, Anssi Växby, Rolf Gustavson, and Antti Rissanen.
The evening promises a brilliant showcase of Finnish popular music, featuring the charismatic Pauli Hanhiniemi, his band, and the Joensuu City Orchestra, conducted by Antti Rissanen.
Pauli Hanhiniemi, vocals, guitar, accordion
Arttu Volanto, guitars, vocals
Ville Rauhala, bass, vocals
Sebastian Krühn, drums
Antti Rissanen, conductor
Joensuu City Orchestra
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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
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How to use the 360-degree view: Select your preferred seat on the seating map and then choose the ticket type.
On a mobile device, the 360-degree image opens when you tap the chevron at the top edge of the bottom panel. Tapping the image again opens it in full-screen mode, allowing you to rotate the view.
On a computer, you will find the “My Seat” section in the upper-right corner of the ticket shop. Below the heading, a photo of the Concert Hall is displayed. Clicking the image opens the view from the selected seat. You can rotate the image with your mouse to explore the view from the seat in greater detail.
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
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Unallocated seating
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Cloakroom
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Latecomers
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Photography
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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.
