Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra: The Firebird

The Firebird
Fri 25 Sep 2026 at 7 PM, Tampere Hall (Main Auditorium)

Stephanie Childress, conductor
Marjukka Tepponen, soprano

Mary Kouyoumdjian: new work, world premiere, co-commissioned by TPO
Benjamin Britten: Les Illuminations
Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite

The rocket-like rise of conductor Stephanie Childress continues with her Tampere debut, imbued with anticipation and magic: Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird glows with the fantasy of a folk tale, while Benjamin Britten’s Les Illuminations sweeps Marjukka Tepponen into existential turbulence. American-Armenian Mary Kouyoumdjian is known for soundscapes drawn from her own roots, with a hypnotic pull that bypasses the subconscious. Her latest work comes to life in this concert.

Season series concert. Pre-concert talk at 6 PM.
The concert lasts approximately two hours. You can find the exact duration and more information on the orchestra’s website: www.tamperefilharmonia.fi/en/

Changes are possible.