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Christian Tetzlaff plays Shostakovich second violin concerto
While the first violin concerto of Shostakovich is firmly established in the 20th-century violin repertoire, performances of his second violin concerto are considerably less frequent. Perhaps this is...
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Gita Kadambi, General Manager of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
« We are not restricting our “search” for our future conductor to Finland only » ResMusica: You have just recently been appointed general manager of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. Please tell us...
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Kari Kriikku plays Saariaho’s clarinet concerto
For such a small country, Finland can easily boast having at least four living composers with major international careers: Saariaho, Magnus Lindberg, Salonen, and Aho. Of these, Saariaho is arguably...
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Alexander Kniazev performs Miaskovsky’s Cello Concerto
The mid-twentieth century cello concerto is dominated by two great Russian works: the Sinfonia Concertante of Prokofiev and the first cello concerto of Shostakovich. Both works feature fiendishly...
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Saraste conducts the Helsinki Philharmonic in Dutilleux
Jukka-Pekka Saraste’s continued advocacy for Henri Dutilleux has ensured that the French master’s orchestral works receive regular performances by both the main Helsinki orchestras. This evening’s...
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John Storgårds and the Helsinki Philharmonic open the Sibelius anniversary year
As an appropriate conclusion to his tenure as Chief Conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic, John Storgårds will perform a complete cycle of the symphonies throughout 2015. This evening’s program...
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Osmo Vänskä returns to the Helsinki Phil in an all-Prokofiev program
Over a decade has passed since Osmo Vänskä last appearance with the Helsinki Philharmonic. On this evening’s concert, Vänskä conducted the Helsinki Philharmonic in a program of Prokofiev favorites....
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Inspired by Italy: John Storgårds conducts Mendelssohn and Sibelius
A sense of refinement permeated Storgårds interpretation of the opening movement. Italy has long been a source of inspiration for diverse composers both from the past and present. In this evening’s...
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Homecoming: Susanna Mälkki, Chief Conductor Designate of the Helsinki...
« The most essential thing is to keep the musical standards very high » ResMusica: You began your professional career as one of the principal cellists of the Gothenburg Symphony–one of the top...
View ArticleHappy 150th birthday, Jean Sibelius!
Helsinki. Helsinki Music Center. 8-XII-2015. Jean Sibelius (1865-1957): En Saga, op. 9, Luonnotar, op. 70, Symphony No. 7, op. 105; Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Piano Concerto No. 5, op. 73. Lars...
View ArticleSusanna Mälkki’s opening concert as Music Director of the Helsinki Philharmonic
Helsinki. Helsinki Music Centre. 09-IX-2016. György Ligeti (1923-2006): Atmosphères; Maurice Ravel (1875-1937): Shéhérazade; Kaija Saariaho (b. 1952): Asteroid 4179 Toutatis; Jean Sibelius (1865-1957):...
View ArticleDeath and Transcendencev : Robert Spano and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Helsinki. Helsinki Music Centre. 02-XII-2016. Sergey Rachmaninoff (1873-1943): The Isle of the Dead, op. 29; Modest Mussorgsky Maurice Ravel (1839-1881): Songs and Dances of Death (orch. Kalevi Aho);...
View ArticleSusanna Mälkki and the Helsinki Philharmonic in Mahler’s Symphony No. 6
Helsinki. Helsinki Music Centre. 25-I-2017. Luca Francesconi (b. 1956): Duende-The Dark Notes; Gustav Mahler (1860-1911): Symphony No. 6. Leila Josefowicz: violin; Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra,...
View ArticleTruls Mørk’s noble Schelomo with the Helsinki Philharmonic
Helsinki. Helsinki Music Centre. 20-IV-2017. Leevi Madetoja (1887-1947): Okon Fuoko, unitaikuri op. 58; Ernest Bloch (1880-1959): Schelomo; Jukka Tiensuu (b. 1948): Sinfoniaviis; Maurice Ravel...
View ArticlePassionate and virtuosic : Tianwa Yang in Britten’s Violin Concerto
Helsinki. Helsinki Music Centre. 3-XI-2017. Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): The Hebrides, Op. 26; Benjamin Britten (1913-1976): Violin Concerto, Op. 15; Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Symphony No. 4, Op....
View ArticleAll-Russian evening with the Helsinki Philharmonic
31.X.2014. Helsinki, Helsinki Music Center. Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975): Cello Concerto No. 1, op. 107; Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943): Symphony No. 3, op. 44. Julian Steckel: cello; Helsinki...
View ArticleIn Helsinki, Mälkki’s cool-headed intensity in Mahler’s No. 9
Helsinki. Helsinki Music Centre. 20-IV-2018. Gustav Mahler (1860-1911): Symphony No. 9; Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor: Susanna Mälkki.
View ArticleOsmo Vänskä’s Americana with the Helsinki Philharmonic
Helsinki. Helsinki Music Centre. 06-II-2019. Samuel Barber (1910-1981): First Symphony (in one movement), Op. 9; Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra, Op. 22; Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904): Symphony No....
View ArticleUn Bartók plein de promesses par Susanna Mälkki et l’Orchestre philharmonique...
Béla Bartók (1881-1945) : Le Prince de bois op. 13, pantomime dansée en un acte sur un livret de Béla Balazs ; Le Mandarin merveilleux op. 19, suite d’orchestre extraite du ballet éponyme sur un livret...
View ArticleAll-Russian evening with the Helsinki Philharmonic
31.X.2014. Helsinki, Helsinki Music Center. Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975): Cello Concerto No. 1, op. 107; Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943): Symphony No. 3, op. 44. Julian Steckel: cello; Helsinki...
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