SEASON SERIES CONCERT 8: THE TAPESTRY OF LIFE

Friday 16.05.2025 at 6pm

At 5.30 Atrium
PRE-TALK

Kuopio Symphony Orchestra and Oulu Sinfonia
Eugene Tzigane, conductor
Johannes Held, baritone

Gustav Mahler: Lieder aus Des Knaben Wunderhorn
Richard Strauss: Symphonia Domestica

Before his great symphonies, Gustav Mahler immersed himself wholeheartedly in German folk poetry. From love and death to angels and unfortunate events, the songs from Des Knaben Wunderhorn encompass the entire spectrum of life.

At the height of his popularity, Richard Strauss embraced the role of a great man by creating tone poems drawn from the experiences of his life. Following heroic depictions of conquest, he composed Symphonia Domestica, a family portrait reflecting serene domestic life. Before Strauss, no one knew how resplendently everyday conversations could resonate when performed by a symphony orchestra.

Magnificent music demands extraordinary forces. Kuopio Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Eugene Tzigane will be joined by the Oulu Sinfonia. The concert will also take place at the Madetoja Concert Hall in Oulu on Thu May 15.

Duration approximately 2 hours, including interval.

The concert is included in the Season Series Ticket and Mini Series Ticket 2.

Produced by the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: 33 € / 27 € senior citizens and groups min. 20 persons / 11 € children under the age of 16 and students
4 € concert day discount ticket for students and young people under the age of 20 (available for purchase on the concert day at the Kuopio Music Centre Ticket Office)

Prices include the Kuopio Music Centre service fee 2 € / ticket. The service fees vary depending on the place of purchase.