Join Turku Philharmonic Orchestra and the Red Nose Company through the musical history of Finland! The Red Nose Company is a pioneer of theatre clownery in Finland and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The musical history of Finland is a unique journey through time and a narrated concert that traces the history of orchestral music in Finland from the 18th century to the present day. This fast-paced ensemble spotlights not only famous composers but also rarely heard gems from here and elsewhere. In a fun and inspiring way, the concert opens up the history of art music in Finland – and who better to describe the history than Finland’s oldest orchestra! Jump into a story that began in 1790!

Working group

Screenplay, directing and on stage: Timo Ruuskanen & Tuukka Vasama, Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, leading Antti Tikkanen
Costume design: Pirjo Liiri-Majava
Production: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, Red Nose Company
Music Bernhard Crusell, Einar Englund, Uuno Klami, Toivo Kuula, Helvi Leiviskä, Magnus Lindberg, Erkki Melartin, Lara Poe, Einojuhani Rautavaara, Kaija Saariaho, Aulis Sallinen, Jean Sibelius, Outi Tarkiainen, Toni-Ville Virtanen and other composers.

Premiere:
Turku Concert Hall 2nd of October
The length of the concert is about 2 hours, intermission included.