Estimated duration

3 h

Organizer

Helsingin kaupunginorkesteri

Leevi Madetoja’s symphony exudes “a strong, lush feeling of nature, a harmonious, wistful, peaceful pastoral atmosphere” wrote Helsingin Sanomat in 1918.

Kristian Sallinen, conductor
Anu Komsi, sopraano

Jouni Hirvelä: New work – Helsinki Variations (World premiere)
Aarre Merikanto: Savannah-la-Mar
Aarre Merikanto: Autumn Sonnett
Heidi Sundblad-Halme: Pan and Shepherds from the song series Pan
Heidi Sundblad-Halme: Pan Plays from the song series Pan
Leevi Madetoja: Symphony No. 2

In Leevi Madetoja’s Second Symphony, “a strong, lush feeling of nature, a harmonious, wistful, peaceful pastoral atmosphere wafts through”. (HS, 18.12.1918) Madetoja is also the underlying force in Jouni Hirvelä’s new composition, which is inspired by the piano piece “The Garden of Death”. The blue and white evening will be conducted by Kristian Sallinen, a captivating young newcomer in the fine tradition of Finnish conductors.