Estimated duration

2 h 45 min., incl. intermission

Organizer

Taideyliopiston Sibelius-Akatemia

The Sibelius Academy choirs and Symphony Orchestra will be performing Faurè’s Requiem and Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony

This Saturday afternoon concert offers two concert performances for the price of one ticket. The Sibelius Academy choirs open the concert with Faurè’s gentle Requiem, in which the Music Centre organ will be played by a Sibelius Academy student. The Requiem will be conducted by Jani Sivén. This 100-year-old evergreen is still popular with its calm and comforting atmosphere. 

After the intermission, the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sakari Oramo, interprets Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, the “Resurrection” Symphony. This great work lifts the audience into the bright light of rebirth, held aloft by the choral voices. 

The vocal soloists in the concert are students of the Sibelius Academy. 

Programme and performers

G. Fauré: Requiem 

  • Jani Sivén, Conductor 
  • Sibelius Academy Choir 
  • Sibelius Academy Kuopio Unit Choir 
  • Soprano: Manca Kumar
  • Baritone: Gabriel Kivivuori Sereno
  • Organ: Sini Wallius 

G. Mahler: 2. Symphony 

  • Sakari Oramo, Conductor 
  • Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra 
  • Sibelius Academy Choir 
  • Sibelius Academy Kuopio Unit Choir 
  • Helsinki Music Centre Chorus 
  • Soprano: Hannele Ahola
  • Mezzosoprano: Marion Jegou 
  • Jani Sivén, choir master 

Further information: Anna Rombach, anna.rombach@uniarts.fi 

Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra

Since 1916, the Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra has been the backbone of the education of Finnish orchestral musicians. In spectacular productions, the Academy’s young conductors and soloists also get the opportunity to showcase their skills. Sakari Oramo, Professor of Orchestra Education, is responsible for the educational content of the orchestra. The orchestra’s home concert hall is the Helsinki Music Centre concert hall and it regularly visits other halls both in Finland and abroad.