An evening of shared musical worlds, where two ensembles meet through common roots,
voices and artistic vision.
The concert brings together Sofra Trio and Lumira. Two formations connected through the same
core musicians, yet unfolding in distinct sonic directions.
Sofra Trio
Melisa Yıldırım, Merve Abdurrahmani and Hadi Hrekes create a musical sofra; a shared table
where traditions from Syria, Türkiye and the Balkans meet. Drawing from both traditional
repertoire and original compositions, their music weaves together memory, migration and
contemporary expression into a living, evolving dialogue.
Lumira – debut concert
With Lumira, Merve Abdurrahmani and Melisa Yıldırım are joined by Aki Rissanen in a new
ensemble exploring empathy, community and the emotional realities of life in conflict zones.
Blending Finnish, Balkan and Turkish musical traditions Lumira moves between original
compositions and folk songs, especially lullabies and songs for children, carrying themes of
memory, loss and care across generations.
The name Lumira reflects the project’s essence: lumi (snow, light, stillness of the North) and
mira (peace in many languages). Through music, the ensemble invites listeners to reflect, to
feel, and to reconnect with the often unheard voices of children affected by crisis.
Together, these two performances form a continuous musical journey – from shared table to
inner landscape – where the same artists open different doors into sound, story and listening.
Club night, refreshments by Café Pokkari, starting from 5:30 PM. Duration: about 130 min., including intermission. Tickets à 10/8 € @ Lippu.fi or from the ticket machine at the door.
