Estimated duration
1 h 10 min.
Organizer
Musiikkitalon urut ry
Since 2008, Anu Komsi and Marzi Nyman have performed as vocal/organ duo in numerous churches in Finland, mixing in their repertoire happily classical, jazz, gospel and contemporary elements into an integration of feelgood and surprises. Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert takes the central position, surrounded by echoes of the universe in Kaija Saariaho’s works, and Marzi Nyman’s Leino songs combining the Finnish lutheran hymn tradition and emotional earthiness of soul music. From Ellington’s suite Komsi and Nyman select the movements that leave room for their own styles of interpretation where crazy ideas, intrumental virtuosity and stylistic knowledge produce an exciting entity. In every performance, Anu and Marzi embark on a voyage of daring freedom and sincerity, wholeheartedly welcoming their audiences to enjoy the fun.
Program:
Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023): Il pleut
Sataa, itkee
Kuule, kuuntele
Duke Ellington (1899–1974): Sacred concert
1. Praise God
2. Heaven
Kaija Saariaho: Kolme preludia sopraanolle ja uruille (1981)
Valkeus ja kirkkaus on sinun pukusi
Vain tuulen henkäys ovat kaikki ihmiset kuinka lujina seisokootkin
Kuinka suloiset ovat vuorilla ilosanoman tuojan jalat
Duke Ellington (1899–1974): Sacred concert
3. Freedom
Marzi Nyman (1979–): Tulkaa kotiin
Duke Ellington (1899–1974): Sacred concert
4.The Majesty of God
5. Freedom is sweet
Niccolo Castiglioni (1932–1996): Cosi parlo Baldassare (1981)
Duke Ellington (1899–1974): Sacred concert
6. David Danced
7. Almighty God
8. Praise God and dance
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).
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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
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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.
