Heroic Stories
The programme of our opening concert reflects on heroic figures. You can expect some truly energetic moments – but even the toughest among us need to take a nap sometimes.
In my childhood, Finnish sports heroes were individual performers in winter sports. But the real sensation came in 1995, when Finland won its first World Championship in ice hockey. Suddenly, it was about us. According to some of the boldest estimates, the victory even helped our country recover from the recession of the 1990s. So don’t underestimate the power of doing things together! Even though this concert might include a few solo numbers, music is always more enjoyable when you get to play with friends.
– Atte Kilpeläinen, Artistic Director of Oulunsalo Soi
Jukka Takalo, vocals
Lina Leikola, violin
Elina Vähälä, violin
Atte Kilpeläinen, viola
Anna Westerlund, cello
Fanny Söderström, piano
Programme
Frederic Chopin: Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 "Heroic"
David Bowie: Heroes arr. Lauri Marjakangas Finnish lyrics by Kaarle Viikate
Olli Mustonen: Eroico for solo viola (Finnish premiere)
Atte Kilpeläinen, viola
Claude Debussy: Berceuse Héroïque
Fanny Söderström, piano
Jukka Karjalainen: Sankarit
Jukka Takalo, vocals, guitar
Intermission
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sinfonia nro 3 “Eroica”
(arranged for piano quartet Ferdinand Ries)
Fanny Söderström, piano
Lina Leikola, violin
Atte Kilpeläinen, viola
Anna Westerlund, cello
