The main themes of the festival are voice, e.g. choir music, and electroacoustic music. Esteemed Tokyo Philharmonic Chorus visit Finland for the first time while popular Finnish male choir Seminaarimäen mieslaulajat represent the theme at the other extreme. Helsinki Chamber Choir come back after two years with Nils Schweckendiek as a conductor. Paavali Jumppanen who is one of our top pianists will perform at the opening concert. New domestic line-up Defunensemble consists of e.g. harpist Lily-Marlene Puusepp and flutist Hanna Kinnunen, also known from Uusinta ensemble.
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