24.–28.8. Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio

Ludwig van Beethoven composed Fidelio over two hundred years ago. The theme and story of this opera is like an extension of a news broadcast, yet timeless depiction of the use and abuse of power at the same time. The performance trusts in human wisdom: in the middle...

19.8. Highlights and classics of improvisation

Esa Pietilä, tenor saxophonePétur Sakari, organ Thursday 19th August at 21Espoo CathedralMeet the artists at 20.00 Program:Galaxy (improvisation)Jupiter (improvisation)Sergei Rachmaninov (1873–1943):VocaliseEsa Pietilä (1964–):Saturn – Fantasy For Tenor...

12.8. The seasons of lied

Sami Luttinen, bassTuula Hällström, piano Thursday 12th August at 21Espoo CathedralMeet the artists at 20.00 Programme:SpringLudwig van Beethoven (1770–1827):songs for poems by Johann Wolfgang von GoetheMailied Op.52 No.4Wonne der Wehmut Op.83 No.1Aus Goethes Faust...

5.8. Finnish National Opera: Secret invitation

Finnish National Opera at Espoo Cathedral The orchestra of Finnish National OperaTarmo Peltokoski, conductingSonja Herranen, soprano  Thursday 5th July at 21 Espoo Cathedral Meet the artists at 20.00  Program:Richard Strauss (1864–1949): String sextet Capriccio, op...