Estimated duration
3 h, incl. intermission
Organizer
Sibelius-Seura ja Taideyliopiston Sibelius-Akatemia
The exciting finals of one of the world's most prestigious music competitions.
The Jean Sibelius International Violin Competition has established itself as one of the most prestigious music competitions in the world. Founded in 1965, the competition is held every five years and is open to violinists aged 30 or under at the time of the competition. Since the first winner, Oleg Kagan, the winners of the first Sibelius Competition have made remarkable soloist careers.
In the final round the participants play the Sibelius Violin Concerto, and one of five pre-selected concertos by the following composers: Unsuk Chin, Oliver Knussen, Magnus Lindberg and Kaija Saariaho.
All three final rounds will be performed with the Helsinki City Orchestra conducted by Pekka Kuusisto and the Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dima Slobodeniouk. The audience will be treated to great interpretations and the thrilling conclusion of the competition. Was your favourite successfull? Who will be the winner of the whole competition?
The finals will take place daily at the Helsinki Music Centre Concert Hall (Musiikkitalo) from 18:30 to 21:30.
The nine-member jury of the XIII Jean Sibelius Violin Competition is chaired by conductor-violinist John Storgårds.
The exciting finals of one of the world’s most prestigious music competitions. Who will be the prize winners? Who will become the winner of the XIII International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition?
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.
