Helsinki Festival
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
The Orchestra’s concerts at Finlandia Hall (Finlandiatalo) marked a special homecoming for Music Director Osmo Vanska and a reunion with violinist Viktoria Mullova. In 1980, when Viktoria won the
Traveling to Ainola: Sibelius’ Home
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Word travels fast on tour, and the word from bass player Bill Schrickel in Finland was that composer Jean Sibelius’ house was a must-see site. Called Ainola, this home is where Sibelius lived for
Photo Album Day 3
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
View photos from the orchestra’s third, and final, day in Helsinki.
Marimba
Monday, August 28, 2006
Edinburgh is not the only tour city with its share of street musicians. This marimba ensemble is a fixture at a corner near the Orchestra’s hotel – performing pieces ranging from renditions of pop
Photo Album Day 2
Monday, August 28, 2006
View the photo album from the orchestra’s second day in Helsinki. Above, a traditional Sami delicacy – roe with onions, sour cream and dark bread.
The Minnesota Orchestra returns to Music Director Osmo Vänskä’s homeland for two performances at the Helsinki Festival – the only American orchestra participating this year. Each year, one violinist is invited to perform the Sibelius Violin Concerto as part of the festival. This year it will be Viktoria Mullova with the Minnesota Orchestra. The Orchestra’s concerts on August 27 and 28 will also include works by Barber, Beethoven, Mahler and Stravinsky. Q & A
