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.
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.
