Aurora concert series: TURKU ENSEMBLE

Turku Ensemble has titled the opening concert of the Aurora concert series “Just like that for once!”

This time, the most famous works by Shostakovich and Mozart selected for the concert programme include a surprise: their compositions are completely different from the originals, which gives the works a completely new “flavour”.

Of course, the exception proves the rule. Kaija Saariaho’s work will be heard in its exact original form and composition. This complex solo cello work has enough surprises in itself.

The concert is free of charge, welcome!

PROGRAM

Turku Ensemble

String sextetto:
Susanna Suorttanen, violin
Juha-Pekka Vikman, violin
Harri Sippel, viola
Ilana Gothoni, viola
Katja Kolehmainen, cello
Laura Olli, cello

Wind quintet:
Dain Song, flute
Jun Saotome, oboe
Alessandro Foschini, clarinet
Marco Bottet, bassoon
Eelis Malmivirta, horn

KAIJA SAARIAHO (1952–2023)
Sept Papillons (Seven butterflies) for solo cello

DMITRI ŠOSTAKOVITŠ (1906–1975)
String Quartet No. 8 Op. 110 (arr. Mark A. Popkin)
Largo
Allegro molto
Allegretto
Largo
Largo

INTERMISSION

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756–1791)
Grande sestetto concertante E-flat Major, K.364 (arr. unknown, 1808)
Allegro maestoso
Andante
Presto