Masters and apprentices – Choral works by Aarre Merikanto, Joonas Kokkonen and Erkki Salmenhaara
Due to covid-19 restrictions, we are allowed to take 25 listeners to the concert.
Wed. 1.9.2021 7 PM
Sello Hall
Soittoniekanaukio 1 A, Espoo
Tickets 20/15/10 € from lippu.fi!
Helsinki Chamber Choir
Nils Schweckendiek, conductor
ERKKI SALMENHAARA: Kaksi Kiven runoa
AARRE MERIKANTO: Visa
JOONAS KOKKONEN: Missa a cappella
ERKKI SALMENHAARA: Kuun kasvot
JOONAS KOKKONEN: Laudatio Domini
In 2021 we will celebrate Finnish composer Joonas Kokkonen’s 100th anniversary. In addition to central choral works by Kokkonen, we’ll hear pieces by Aarre Merikanto (Kokkonen’s teacher) and Erkki Salmenhaara (Kokkonen’s student). This year marks also the 80th anniversary of Erkki Salmenhaara.