Estimated duration
2 h 30 min., incl. intermission
Organizer
Kamariorkesteri Avanti, UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, Suomalainen barokkiorkesteri, Helsingin Musiikkitalo
Olavi Uusivirta 360-degree spectacle with three orchestras!
If you’ve already seen Olavi Uusivirta at his unrestrained club gigs, on the big festival stages and in stylish concert halls, it’s time to come and experience this 360-degree spectacle!
The music of Olavi Uusivirta will sound bigger than ever before on the concert hall stage of the Music Centre, as his usually four members strong band is expanded into a giant ensemble featuring several dozen musicians.
Olavi Uusivirta is joined by three orchestras: the Chamber Orchestra Avanti, UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and the Finnish Baroque Orchestra. The core of the concert is Olavi Uusivirta and his well-known hits, reimagined from different angles, spun a full 360 degrees and infused with elements of Baroque, jazz and contemporary music. The music is arranged by among others Sanna Salmenkallio, Timo Hietala, Marzi Nyman, Arttu Takalo and Tapio Viitasaari. The orchestras are conducted by Eero Lehtimäki.
This concert brings together extremes from the minimalist to the maximalist and from darkness to light.
The concert is part of the Chamber Orchestra Avanti, UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and the Finnish Baroque Orchestra’s joint concert series AUF, produced in cooperation with the Music Centre. The top orchestras representing different genres invite listeners to explore a diverse range of musical delicacies.
The Chamber Orchestra Avanti was founded by musicians and conductors and manages almost every kind of music with all kinds of instruments. avantimusic.fi
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra performs many different kinds of music, from jazz to soul and classical music, blending the old and the new in surprising ways. umohelsinki.fi
The Finnish Baroque Orchestra (FiBO) is known for its masterful performances, bold and innovative approaches as well as creative programming. fibo.fi
Eero Lehtimäki (b. 1989) is an innovative and versatile conductor whose goal is to take the audience with him into new musical worlds. He has studied under several top international conductors and graduated from both the Sibelius Academy and Aalto University. eerolehtimaki.com
Photo: Aleksandra Lemke
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.
