Organ Night & Aria Festival – The magic of music and summer nights
June 6 – August 29, 2019
Artistic director Erkki Korhonen
JUNE
THU 6 JUNE AT 19
TAPIOLA CHURCH
39/37/14 €
OPENING CONCERT
GIOACHINO ROSSINI: PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE
Tuuli Takala, soprano
Anu Ontronen, alto
Tuomas Katajala, tenor
Arttu Kataja, bass
Erkki Korhonen and Joel Papinoja, piano
Jussi Littunen, harmonium
Organ Night and Aria Festival Choir
Duration about 1 h 30 min
JUNE 13 – AUGUST 29 THURSDAYS AT 21 IN ESPOO CATHEDRAL
Unique late evening concerts will light up the medieval grey stone cathedral of Espoo with a versatile, high standard program throughout the festival season, as leading artists provide memorable experiences on intimate summer evenings. The Artistic Director of Organ Night & Aria Festival is the distinguished pianist Erkki Korhonen.
The program will be published in the end of February 2019.
CONCERT VENUES
Tapiola Church, Kirkkopolku 6, Espoo
Espoo Cathedral, Kirkkopuisto 5, Espoo
BEFORE THE CONCERTS
In Espoo Cathedral
Meet the artists every Thursday at 20–20.30 in Pitäjäntupa, near the Espoo Cathedral
Artists of the evening will tell us about their chosen repertoire of the concert. You’ll also be able to catch up on their latest doings. Hosted by Erkki Korhonen.
Presentation of the organ in Espoo Cathedral
Would you like to know more about the organ of Espoo Cathedral? Cantor Petri Koivusalo will share some interesting details about the instrument. (In Finnish)
Concert café
TICKETS
Opening concert in Tapiola Church, June 6
EUR 39/37/14 (normal price / pensioners / students and children under 18)
Tickets also available with Kaikukortti
Concerts in Espoo Cathedral, June 13 – August 29
EUR 14-39 (prices varies between concerts and also between different seat groups in the church)
The ticket prices include the service fee EUR 1,50–3,50. Delivery fee from EUR 1 at lippu.fi (not at the door sales).
Seats in 2nd price categories have limited visibility and seats in 3rd price categories have very limited visibility.
Discounts
- Pensioners, unemployed and conscripts
2 € off in the 1st and 2nd price categories
- Students and children under 18
Tickets 14 € in every price category
- Groups minimum of 10 persons -20 %
- S group Benefit
3 € off from the ticket price in the 1st price category in concerts June 28 and July 5, when purchased beforehand
- Free ticket with Kaikukortti. When purchased at ticket outlets, a service fee 1,50 € + delivery fee must be paid. At the door without fees.
Sets of tickets
- Set of 3 tickets for three different concerts purchased at one time, a 10 % discount (no any other discounts).
- Set of 5 tickets for five different concerts purchased at one time, a 20 % discount (no any other discounts).
BUY TICKETS AT
Ticket sales at the door begin one hour before each concert.
No refunds on ticket purchases.
Notice: Tickets for wheel chairs, Kaikukortti tickets and sets of tickets are sold only in full-service ticket outlets and telephone service (excl. online shopping).
CONNECTIONS
Train / subway
It takes only 25 minutes by train from Helsinki city center to Espoo centre and 15 minutes by subway to Tapiola. See the journey planner for routes and timetables: www.reittiopas.fi/en
Festivalbus after concerts
A festival bus to Helsinki city center via southern Espoo leaves from the car park of Espoo Cathedral after concerts (excl. 7 and 8 June). Price: 4 € to Espoo, 6 € to Helsinki.
