Afternoon of Fauns: A Dancing Enchanted Forest
Sun 13 Dec 2026 at 3 PM, Tampere Hall (Small Auditorium)

Gioachino Rossini: Duet for cello and double bass
Sampo Liukko, cello and Joni Armio, double bass

Pablo de Sarasate: Spanish Dances, Op. 23: No. 1 Playera and No. 2 Zapateado
Ivi Ots, violin and Tuomas Turriago, piano

Tuomas Turriago: Sonata for Horn and Piano, Jouni Kaipainen in Memoriam
Aleksi Mäkimattila, horn and Tuomas Turriago, piano

Mel Bonis: Scènes de la Forêt
Nina Johnson, flute, Hanna-Leena Savolainen, piano and Pauliina Koskela, horn

The afternoon sun filters through the leaves, revealing the many facets of chamber music: Sonata by Tampere-based Tuomas Turriago pays fittingly sharp tribute to the memory of Jouni Kaipainen, while Mel Bonis’s music evokes delicate visions of impressionist forest landscapes. Gioachino Rossini tunes his operatic humor for the cello and double bass, while Pablo de Sarasate’s Spanish rhythms set feet moving.

The concert is hosted by composer Minna Leinonen. The concert lasts approximately two hours and includes an intermission. You can find the exact duration and more information on the orchestra’s website: www.tamperefilharmonia.fi/en/

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TAMPERE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: INTERNATIONAL CITY ORCHESTRA

The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra is a full-scale symphony orchestra comprising 97 musicians, performing in the largest concert hall of the Nordic Countries, the Tampere Hall. The orchestra is exceptionally multicultural, with nearly one-third of its 100-plus employees hailing from abroad, representing over 10 different nationalities.

British conductor Matthew Halls began his three-year term as the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra in August 2023. Halls, the twelfth chief conductor of the orchestra and the third foreigner in this role, expresses enthusiasm for his position and exciting plans for the upcoming seasons leading the orchestra. Halls is a distinguished conductor who regularly guest conducts top orchestras worldwide.

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra’s repertoire extends beyond orchestral concerts, encompassing annual opera and ballet performances. The orchestra also hosts its chamber music series (Afternoon of Fauns) and strongly invests in music education for children and young people. The orchestra's recordings have garnered acclaim and awards. Known for its versatility and boundary-pushing productions, Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra has collaborated with Finnish rock band Eppu Normaali and internationally renowned rock guitarist Steve Vai. The orchestra has last visited in Japan and France.

Established in 1930, the Orchestra has been led by eminent conductors such as Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Hannu Lintu and John Storgårds. Rouvali was named the Honorary Conductor of Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra at the conclusion of his ten-year tenure in the spring of 2023.

Get to know more about the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra at
www.tamperefilharmonia.fi/en/

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"Kipinää ja roihua"

Tampere, Tampere-talo, Iso sali, 28.05.2026

Tampere Filharmonian konsertti: Sebastian Fagerlund, Mozart, Sibelius. Orkesteri, solistit ja kapellimestarit loistavia. Asiakaspalvelu ystävällistä ja avuliasta. Ilmapiiri ja tunnelma vaikuttavia.