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Estimated duration
1 h
Organizer
Musiikkitalon urut soimaan ry
Organist of Notre-Dame in Paris Thierry Escaich is globally one of the most popular French organist-composer-improvisers. After finishing his studies at the Paris Conservatoire in 1990 and obtaining eight premiers prix, Escaich has been building a successful international career. Escaich’s orchestral works are performed by leading orchestras in Europe, and his vocal and chamber compositions are performed by several renowned artists such as the BBC Singers, A Sei Voci, the Ludwig Quartet, Olivier Latry, and the Trio Wanderer. In 1991, Escaich won the first prize for improvisation at the Strasbourg International Competition, and since 1997 he has been organist of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont church, succeeding Maurice Duruflé. As a composer and organist, Escaich is one of the global ambassadors of French music. His recordings for the labels Chamade and Calliope have been awarded with the Grand Prix de la Nouvelle Académie du Disque (1996) and the Choc du Monde de la Musique (1998). As an improviser he is considered to be a successor to Franck and Cochereau. His love for cinema has led him to perform improvised accompaniments on the piano and organ for silent films to demonstrate Frank Borzage’s works. Escaich has held the position of Professor of Composition and Improvisation at the Paris Conservatoire since 1992.
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.