GUEST CONCERT IN OULU: THE TAPESTRY OF LIFE

Thursday 15.05.2025

Oulu Sinfonia and Kuopio Symphony Orchestra
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.

Head start at Restaurant Preludi at 18:00.
Discussion of the forthcoming concert.

Duration approximately 2 hours, including interval.

Produced by the Oulu sinfonia

Tickets: 36 € normal / 29 € pensioner / 19 € student, unemployed, child (3–17 yrs)

Free entry to the concert for Kaikukortti holders (limited amount, must be purchased in advance from Oulu10 service point).

Prices include service fee. Order fee 3 €/order when bought from Ticketmaster shops or 1,50 €/order when bought from Ticketmaster online shop will be added, excluding tickets purchased at Oulu Sinfonia ticket booth and Kaikukortti-tickets.