Thursday 17.7.
Thursday 17.7.2025
10.00 Salakamari
The Heart of the Day – actor Alma Pöysti (in Finnish)
Thursday 17.7.2025
15. 11.00 Kuhmo Church — €27/21
LET’S HYGGE AGAIN – MERA HYGGE – HYGGEILLÄÄN TAAS
“Hygge is a Danish word that describes the cosy, contented mood evoked by comfort and conviviality.”
Wikipedia
Franz Berwald (1796—1868):
Serenade for voice and ensemble (1825, lyrics: unknown)
Franz Schubert (1797—1828):
Die Forelle (The Trout), D. 550 (1817, lyrics: Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart)
- Else Torp
- Nicholas Rimmer
Franz Schubert (1797—1828):
Piano Quintet in A, D. 667 'Trout' (1819)
Thursday 17.7.2025
12.30 Tuupala Primary School
Student Concert
- Students of the Music Courses
Thursday 17.7.2025
16. 15.00 Tuupala Primary School — €27/21
SISU
“Sisu is a Finnish word variously translated as stoic determination, tenacity of purpose,
grit, bravery, resilience, and hardiness. It is held by Finns to express their national character.”
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The character trait of ‘sisu’ is often associated with us Finns, but we don’t have a monopoly
on it. Rebecca Clarke had to demonstrate considerable resilience in order to achieve
success as a composer. It was only by submitting works to competitions anonymously
that a woman had any chance of success. Though speculation about the composer’s sex
continued to rage long after the competition, a sensation had already been born.
Early on in his career, Jean Sibelius suffered from an acute sense of having arrived too
late, of being behind the curve. While studying in Vienna, he became so depressed at the
success of Gustav Mahler (only five years his senior) that he almost lost all hope. Luckily for
us, he battled on.
Robert Schumann’s wavering and constantly declining mental health caused problems
in both his professional and his family life. One of the most celebrated pianists of her
day, Clara Schumann supported their eight-child family by performing, teaching and
composing.
THIS CONCERT’S FRIEND IS KAINUUN SANOMAT.
Thursday 17.7.2025
17. 18.00 Kuhmo Arts Centre — €33/25
FISHING IN THE SAME POND – UR SAMMA KÄLLA – SAMOILLA LÄHTEILLÄ
Grieg’s influence on the French style was significant. Inspired by Grieg, Debussy discovered
impressionistic freedom and a new way to express the connection between nature and
music. Debussy’s string quartet is a strong nod towards his older Norwegian colleague.
While working on the quartet, he was also composing his opera Pelléas et Mélisande. In the
Nordic countries, Jean Sibelius was similarly inspired by this same story.
Edvard Grieg (1843—1907):
Spillemӕnd (Fiddlers), Op. 25 No. 1 from Six Poems (1876, lyrics: Henrik Ibsen)
- Anna Caroline Olsen
- Valeria Resjan
Edvard Grieg (1843—1907):
String Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 27 (1877–78)
- Jonian Ilias Kadesha
- Anna Gebert
- Lilli Maijala
- Vashti Hunter
Intermission
Jean Sibelius (1865—1957):
At the Castle Gate from Pelléas and Mélisande, Op. 46 (1905, arr. for piano by composer 1905)
Jean Sibelius (1865—1957):
Entr' acte from Pelléas and Mélisande, Op. 46 (1905, arr. for piano four hands)
Jean Sibelius (1865—1957):
Mélisande from Pelléas and Mélisande, Op. 46 (1905, arr. for violin and piano by Michael Press)
Jean Sibelius (1865—1957):
Pastorale from Pelléas and Mélisande, Op. 46 (1905, arr. for piano four hands)
Thursday 17.7.2025
18. 21.00 Kuhmo Arts Centre — €27/21 **
NORDIC NOIR
Henning Mankell (1868—1930):
Djupt i skogen (Deep in the Forest), Op. 52 No. 5 from Miniatures for piano (1921)
Henning Mankell (1868—1930):
Spökstämning (Spooky Atmosphere), Op. 27 No. 11 from 12 Small Lyric Pieces for piano (1916)
Henning Mankell (1868—1930):
Kväll (Evening), Op. 27 No. 12 from 12 Small Lyric Pieces for piano (1916)
Henning Mankell (1868—1930):
Notturno from String Quartet No. 2 in F minor, Op. 48 (1919)
Jón Leifs (1899—1968):
Introduzione from Quintet, Op. 50 for flute, clarinet, bassoon, viola and cello (1960)
Improvisation
Jón Nordal (1926—):
Why should we dwell on the past and The spinning sound of emptiness from String Quartet Frá draumi til draums (From Dream to Dream) (1996)