Saturday, April 15
SAT 10.00-11.30
Finlayson Area
Masterclass: Elisabet Franch
Masterclass with Elisabet Franch, Sony Artist and Assistant Principal Flute of the Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès. Performers: Jiayu Jin (Telemann Fantasia No. 8), José Sulbarán (Jolivet Chant de Linos) and Henna Nieminen (Mozart Concerto in G Major, Mvt. 1). Pianisti: Meri Holma.
SAT 9.00-12.00
TAMK
Youth Workshop 1
Sharpen your skills in this morning warm-up with Sibelius Academy teachers Hanna Kinnunen and Elina Raijas.
SAT 11.30-12.30
Werstas Auditorium
An Introduction to Music Therapy
This class is designed to provide basic information about music therapy and how it is used to improve well-being. The workshop will be held in Finnish.
SAT 11.30-12.00
Finlayson Area
Film: Veneh
VENEH, set in a typical Karelian village of the early 20th century, is a poetic description of transition. In the story a young girl becomes a bride and prepares to leave home. The film breathes life into the Karelian landscape familiar from I.K Inha’s iconic black&white photos. It is the first film ever made in the Karelian language. In 2017, a year after its premier, Veneh won the best Finnish short film award at the Scandinavian International Film Festival. Before the screening of this film North Karelian flutist Johanna Kärkkäinen will perform some traditional Karelian melodies.
SAT 12.30-13.00
Finlayson Area
Recital: Nordic Soul
Featuring Annaleena Jämsä from the Tampere Philharmonic performing Crusell Divertimento op.9 (arr. Timo Hongisto) Pietilä Good Spell for solo flute (premiere), Netzel: Suite op.33. Sponsored by Burkart Flutes. Pianist: Hanna-Leena Savolainen
SAT 13.00-13.30
Finlayson Area
Recital: The Sounds of Ireland
Featuring Irish flutist Robert Tobin performing traditional Irish music. Pianist: Catherine Rhatigan.
SAT 13.30-14.30
Werstas Auditorium
A Brief Introduction to Extended Techniques
Learn all about modern techniques on the flute with modern music specialist Malla Vivolin from the Tampere Philharmonic.
SAT 14.00-14.30
Finlayson Area
Film: Veneh
VENEH, set in a typical Karelian village of the early 20th century, is a poetic description of transition. In the story a young girl becomes a bride and prepares to leave home. The film breathes life into the Karelian landscape familiar from I.K Inha’s iconic black&white photos. It is the first film ever made in the Karelian language. In 2017, a year after its premier, Veneh won the best Finnish short film award at the Scandinavian International Film Festival. Before the screening of this film North Karelian flutist Johanna Kärkkäinen will perform some traditional Karelian melodies.
SAT 14.30-15.30
Finlayson Area
Piccolo Masterclass: Jérémie Abergel
Piccolo Masterclass with Jérémie Abergel, Solo Piccolo of the Hannover State Opera. Performers: Ka Wing Karen Won (Swerts Le Tombeau de Ravel) and Anna-Lotta Pesonen (Telemann Fantasia No. 12).
SAT 14.00-16.30
TAMK
Youth Masterclass: Annaleena Jämsä
Youth Masterclass with Annaleena Jämsä, Solo Flutist of the Tampere Philharmonic. Performers: Lada Potemkina, Inka-Emilia Metsäranta, Anniina Hyväri, Milka Takkinen and Tilda Poutiainen.
SAT 15.00-16.00
Werstas Auditorium
Workshop: Baroque Music
Learn all about using baroque techniques on the modern flute with baroque music specialist Ilkka Eronen.
SAT 16.30-17.30
Finlayson Area
Recital: Piccolino
Featuring Isabella Østenby (Nordic Piccolo Festival), Jenny Villanen (Helsinki Philharmonic) and Jérémie Abergel (Hannover State Opera). Program: Andersen Variations Drolatique, Nielsen The Children are Playing, Dorff Sonatine de Giverny, Poulenc Sonata, Schocker Piccolo Sonata No. 5 “Small Opera in Four Scenes” and Smith Sonata No. 3. Pianist: Hanna-Leena Savolainen.
SAT 16.30-18.15
TAMK
Youth Workshop 2
Enjoy a fun and intensive session which will sharpen your technical and artistic skills with Sibelius Academy teachers Hanna Kinnunen and Elina Raijas.
SAT 17.30-18.00
Finlayson Area
Film: Veneh
VENEH, set in a typical Karelian village of the early 20th century, is a poetic description of transition. In the story a young girl becomes a bride and prepares to leave home. The film breathes life into the Karelian landscape familiar from I.K Inha’s iconic black&white photos. It is the first film ever made in the Karelian language. In 2017, a year after its premier, Veneh won the best Finnish short film award at the Scandinavian International Film Festival. Before the screening of this film North Karelian flutist Johanna Kärkkäinen will perform some traditional Karelian melodies.
SAT 18.00-18.30
Himmelblau Gallery
Recital: Dreamscapes
Featuring Malla Vivolin from the Tampere Philharmonic performing Ferneyhough Cassandra’s Dream Song, Poe Loon’s wail for bass flute and other contemporary works for solo flute.
SAT 19.00-20.30
Finlayson Area
Recital: Dance Latino
Combining movements and rhythms of jazz and salsa, “Dance Latino” promises a vibrant, rich and soulful musical experience. With Cuban flutist Carlos Cano Escribá, Latin Grammy flutist Giovanni Pérez and internationally renowned pianist Hernán Milla, this program will present some of the most prominent influences of Latin Jazz.