Estimated duration
1 h 15 min., no intermission
Organizer
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra is bringing new tones and striking guest soloists to its traditional Holy Week’s concert. The solemnity of the Christian Holy week adds additional depth and emotion to the music.
UMO’s soloists in the concert at Musiikkitalo on Maundy Thursday are Anni Elif, a versatile singer, cellist and composer who masters many tones, and Joris Roelofs, a Dutch composer and bass clarinettist inspired by the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. The concert will feature compositions by both soloists.
Anni Elif’s compositions combine classical music with jazz to create an eclectic blend of genres,
with her flexible, outstanding voice and improvisation. This is Anni Elif’s first appearance with UMO. In the concerts, she both sings and plays the cello.
Composer and bass clarinettist Joris Roelofs performed as a soloist with UMO in 2023. In Roelofs’ music, jazz meets modern classical music, philosophically exploring the concept of freedom.
In this concert the cello and bass clarinet will be featured instruments, with UMO’s outstanding soloists also having ample space to interact and improvise.
Music composed by two special guest artists will be arranged by Ed Partyka, who also conducts the concert.
The concert is part of the AUF series produced in collaboration with the Helsinki Music Centre and Avanti, UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and Finnish Baroque Orchestra (FiBO). Top orchestras from different genres invite listeners to discover a wide range of musical delicacies.
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
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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.
