Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra / Kuusisto / Saraste

Performers:

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Pekka Kuusisto, violin
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor

Symphonic winter tales
»At its best, music is like a force of nature that floods and fulfils a person and can change entire destinies«, says Finnish composer Outi Tarkiainen. Her work »Song of the Ice« makes the breathing ice of the Arctic resound, clinking, rumbling, squeaking and moaning - the perfect opening to an all-Finnish evening.

Traditional orchestra from the north
The oldest professional symphony orchestra in the Scandinavian countries, the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, will perform Jean Sibelius' Symphony No. 1 under the direction of its chief conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste. It also gave the world premiere of this work in 1899.

Dialogue with Nordic nature and Finnish performers
The composer originally gave the movements programmatic titles such as »Musical dialogue, the wind blows cold«, »The northern fir tree« or »Winter fairy tale«. Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto is the soloist in Igor Stravinsky's Violin Concerto, composed in 1931.

program

Outi Tarkiainen
Songs of the Ice (2019)
Igor Strawinski
Konzert für Violine und Orchester D-Dur (1931)

Jean Sibelius
Symphonie Nr. 1 e-moll op. 39 (1899)

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.